James vs Robins

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Robins

Boy #40,457 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,457
Total SSA Count
5
Nicknames
Rob, Robi, Robiy

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Robins Rank #40,457

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #40457 for Robins.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Robins ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Robins

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Robins more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Robins at #40457 in the United States.

What do James and Robins mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Robins boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Robins is primarily a boy name.

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