James vs Snyder

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

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Snyder

Boy #10,704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tailor, cloth cutter"

Origin: Low German

Cultural Roots

American German Dutch Pennsylvania Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,704
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sny, Snyde

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Snyder Rank #10,704

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10704 for Snyder.

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

Snyder ___

  • Snyder James
  • Snyder Lee
  • Snyder Wayne
  • Snyder Dale
  • Snyder Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Snyder

Fletcher Mason Cooper Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Snyder more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Snyder at #10704 in the United States.

What do James and Snyder mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Snyder means "tailor, cloth cutter" (Low German origin).

Are James and Snyder boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Snyder is primarily a boy name.

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