James vs Spessard

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
Spessard Rank #30,501

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30501 for Spessard.

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

Spessard ___

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 Spessard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Spessard more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Spessard at #30501 in the United States.

What do James and Spessard mean?

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

Are James and Spessard boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Spessard is primarily a boy name.

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