James vs Seely

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
Seely Rank #33,759

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33759 for Seely.

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

Seely ___

  • Seely James
  • Seely Thomas
  • Seely William
  • Seely Robert
  • Seely Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Seely

Harley Keely Bealey Cealey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Seely more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Seely at #33759 in the United States.

What do James and Seely mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Seely means "blessed, happy" (Middle English origin).

Are James and Seely boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Seely is primarily a boy name.

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