James vs Shuford

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
Shuford Rank #33,846

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33846 for Shuford.

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

Shuford ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shuford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shuford more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shuford at #33846 in the United States.

What do James and Shuford mean?

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

Are James and Shuford boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shuford is primarily a boy name.

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