James vs Scarlett

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Scarlett Rank #27

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27 for Scarlett.

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

Scarlett ___

  • Scarlett Rose
  • Scarlett Grace
  • Scarlett Mae
  • Scarlett Anne
  • Scarlett Jane
  • Scarlett Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Scarlett

Rhett Violet Jasper Ivy Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Scarlett more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Scarlett at #27 in the United States.

What do James and Scarlett mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Scarlett means "bright red color" (Old French escarlate origin).

Are James and Scarlett boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Scarlett is primarily a girl name.

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