James vs Rourke

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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Jackson Santiago Christian Brayden

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Rourke

Boy #9,843 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,843
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Rou, Rour, Roury

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Rourke Rank #9,843

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9843 for Rourke.

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

Rourke ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rourke more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rourke at #9843 in the United States.

What do James and Rourke mean?

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

Are James and Rourke boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rourke is primarily a boy name.

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