James vs Sherrard

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
Sherrard Rank #9,720

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9720 for Sherrard.

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

Sherrard ___

  • Sherrard James
  • Sherrard Thomas
  • Sherrard Edward
  • Sherrard Lee
  • Sherrard Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sherrard

Everard Barnard Willard Maynard Eleonora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sherrard more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sherrard at #9720 in the United States.

What do James and Sherrard mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sherrard means "bright, shining warrior" (Old English origin).

Are James and Sherrard boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sherrard is primarily a boy name.

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