James vs Turner

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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Turner

Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,007
Total SSA Count
223
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Turn, T

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Turner Rank #1,007

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1007 for Turner.

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

Turner ___

  • Turner James
  • Turner Cole
  • Turner Grey
  • Turner Lee
  • Turner Knox
  • Turner Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Turner

Mason Hunter Cooper Sawyer Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Turner more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Turner at #1007 in the United States.

What do James and Turner mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin).

Are James and Turner boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Turner is primarily a boy name.

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