James vs Strauss

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
Strauss Rank #30,385

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30385 for Strauss.

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

Strauss ___

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 Strauss

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Strauss more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Strauss at #30385 in the United States.

What do James and Strauss mean?

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

Are James and Strauss boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Strauss is primarily a boy name.

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