James vs Roudolph

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

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Benjamin William Anthony Christian

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Roudolph

Boy #38,477 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #38,477
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Rou, Roud, Roudy

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Roudolph Rank #38,477

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38477 for Roudolph.

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

Roudolph ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roudolph more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roudolph at #38477 in the United States.

What do James and Roudolph mean?

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

Are James and Roudolph boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Roudolph is primarily a boy name.

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