James vs Sheridan

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
Sheridan Rank #6,159

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6159 for Sheridan.

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

Sheridan ___

  • Sheridan Grace
  • Sheridan Lane
  • Sheridan Elise
  • Sheridan Mae
  • Sheridan Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sheridan

Rowan Quinn Sullivan Cormac Tierney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sheridan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sheridan at #6159 in the United States.

What do James and Sheridan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sheridan means "wild searcher, long seeker" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Sheridan boy or girl names?

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

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