James vs Robt

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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Robt

Boy #34,140 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,140
Total SSA Count
5

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Robt Rank #34,140

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34140 for Robt.

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

Robt ___

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 Robt

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Robt more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Robt at #34140 in the United States.

What do James and Robt mean?

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

Are James and Robt boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Robt is primarily a boy name.

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