James vs Sherman

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
Sherman Rank #4,733

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4733 for Sherman.

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

Sherman ___

  • Sherman James
  • Sherman Lee
  • Sherman Allen
  • Sherman Wayne
  • Sherman Dale
  • Sherman Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sherman

Howard Eugene Gerald Marcia Beverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sherman more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sherman at #4733 in the United States.

What do James and Sherman mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sherman means "shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter" (Old English origin).

Are James and Sherman boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sherman is primarily a boy name.

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