James vs Sturgill

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

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Sturgill

Boy #6,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sturgeon fisher, from the sturgeon settlement"

Origin: English topographic surname

Cultural Roots

American English Appalachian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,032
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Stur, Gill

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sturgill Rank #6,032

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6032 for Sturgill.

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

Sturgill ___

  • Sturgill Wayne
  • Sturgill Ray
  • Sturgill James
  • Sturgill Dean
  • Sturgill Lee
  • Sturgill Elton

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sturgill

Merle Virgil Dolly Loretta Hank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sturgill more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sturgill at #6032 in the United States.

What do James and Sturgill mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sturgill means "sturgeon fisher, from the sturgeon settlement" (English topographic surname origin).

Are James and Sturgill boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sturgill is primarily a boy name.

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