James vs Robinson

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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Robinson

Boy #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Robin, son of Robert"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,539
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rob, Robbie, Robin

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Robinson Rank #3,539

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3539 for Robinson.

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

Robinson ___

  • Robinson James
  • Robinson Lee
  • Robinson Cole
  • Robinson Grant
  • Robinson Elliot
  • Robinson Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Robinson

Harrison Madison Anderson Emerson Fletcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Robinson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Robinson at #3539 in the United States.

What do James and Robinson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Robinson means "son of Robin, son of Robert" (English origin).

Are James and Robinson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Robinson is primarily a boy name.

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