James vs Uhtred

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

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Uhtred

Boy #6,308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn counsel, wise before dawn"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon Scandinavian-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,308
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uth

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Uhtred Rank #6,308

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6308 for Uhtred.

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

Uhtred ___

  • Uhtred James
  • Uhtred William
  • Uhtred Edward
  • Uhtred John
  • Uhtred Cole
  • Uhtred Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Uhtred

Alfred Osric Ethelstan Aelswith Hild

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Uhtred more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Uhtred at #6308 in the United States.

What do James and Uhtred mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Uhtred means "dawn counsel, wise before dawn" (Old English origin).

Are James and Uhtred boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Uhtred is primarily a boy name.

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