James vs Shadwick

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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Shadwick

Boy #39,977 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,977
Total SSA Count
5
Nicknames
Sha, Shad, Shady

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shadwick Rank #39,977

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39977 for Shadwick.

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

Shadwick ___

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 Shadwick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shadwick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shadwick at #39977 in the United States.

What do James and Shadwick mean?

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

Are James and Shadwick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shadwick is primarily a boy name.

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