James vs Sherrill

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
Sherrill Rank #14,851

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14851 for Sherrill.

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

Sherrill ___

  • Sherrill Sherrill Anne
  • Sherrill Sherrill Kay
  • Sherrill Sherrill Lynn
  • Sherrill Sherrill Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sherrill

Brenda Gary Donna Randy Beverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sherrill more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sherrill at #14851 in the United States.

What do James and Sherrill mean?

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

Are James and Sherrill boy or girl names?

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

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