James vs Stanleigh

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
Stanleigh Rank #31,595

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31595 for Stanleigh.

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

Stanleigh ___

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 Stanleigh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Stanleigh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stanleigh at #31595 in the United States.

What do James and Stanleigh mean?

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

Are James and Stanleigh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Stanleigh is primarily a boy name.

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