James vs Sherrell

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
Sherrell Rank #23,456

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #23456 for Sherrell.

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

Sherrell ___

  • Sherrell Ann
  • Sherrell Marie
  • Sherrell Denise
  • Sherrell Nicole
  • Sherrell Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sherrell

Donnell Terrell Monique Rochelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sherrell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sherrell at #23456 in the United States.

What do James and Sherrell mean?

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

Are James and Sherrell boy or girl names?

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

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