James vs Urban

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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Urban

Boy #5,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"urbane, sophisticated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Czech Hungarian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,892
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Urb

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Urban Rank #5,892

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5892 for Urban.

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

Urban ___

  • Urban James
  • Urban Lee
  • Urban Cole
  • Urban Finn
  • Urban Grant
  • Urban Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Urban

Felix Magnus Victor Clara Ada

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Urban more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Urban at #5892 in the United States.

What do James and Urban mean?

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

Are James and Urban boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Urban is primarily a boy name.

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