James vs Shadrick

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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Shadrick

Boy #12,785 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,785
Total SSA Count
7
Nicknames
Sha, Shad, Shady

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shadrick Rank #12,785

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12785 for Shadrick.

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

Shadrick ___

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 Shadrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shadrick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shadrick at #12785 in the United States.

What do James and Shadrick mean?

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

Are James and Shadrick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shadrick is primarily a boy name.

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