James vs Thurgood

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
Thurgood Rank #35,476

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35476 for Thurgood.

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

Thurgood ___

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 Thurgood

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Thurgood more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Thurgood at #35476 in the United States.

What do James and Thurgood mean?

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

Are James and Thurgood boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Thurgood is primarily a boy name.

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