James vs Waldir

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
Waldir Rank #44,118

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #44118 for Waldir.

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

Waldir ___

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 Waldir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Waldir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Waldir at #44118 in the United States.

What do James and Waldir mean?

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

Are James and Waldir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Waldir is primarily a boy name.

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