James vs Stori

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
Stori Rank #1,374

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1374 for Stori.

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

Stori ___

  • Stori Mae
  • Stori Rose
  • Stori Lynn
  • Stori Grace
  • Stori Jade
  • Stori Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Stori

Poet Lyric River Sage Briar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Stori more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stori at #1374 in the United States.

What do James and Stori mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Stori means "story, narrative" (American English origin).

Are James and Stori boy or girl names?

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

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