James vs Starr

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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Starr

Girl #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"star, celestial body"

Origin: Old English steorra

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,536
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Starr Rank #2,536

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2536 for Starr.

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

Starr ___

  • Starr Mae
  • Starr June
  • Starr Grace
  • Starr Rose
  • Starr Lynn
  • Starr Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Starr

Luna Nova Aurora Orion Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Starr more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Starr at #2536 in the United States.

What do James and Starr mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Starr means "star, celestial body" (Old English steorra origin).

Are James and Starr boy or girl names?

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

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