James vs Sutter

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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Sutter

Boy #3,727 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shoemaker, cobbler"

Origin: Middle High German

Cultural Roots

American German Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,727
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sut

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sutter Rank #3,727

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3727 for Sutter.

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

Sutter ___

  • Sutter James
  • Sutter Cole
  • Sutter Lee
  • Sutter Reid
  • Sutter Blake
  • Sutter Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sutter

Knox Easton Beckett Sloane Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sutter more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sutter at #3727 in the United States.

What do James and Sutter mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sutter means "shoemaker, cobbler" (Middle High German origin).

Are James and Sutter boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sutter is primarily a boy name.

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