James vs Walford

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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Walford

Boy #12,047 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ford of the Welshmen, river crossing"

Origin: Old English Walh + ford

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,047
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Wally, Wal, Ford

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Walford Rank #12,047

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12047 for Walford.

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

Walford ___

  • Walford James
  • Walford Edward
  • Walford Arthur
  • Walford George
  • Walford Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Walford

Edith Percival Winifred Rupert Millicent

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Walford more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Walford at #12047 in the United States.

What do James and Walford mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Walford means "ford of the Welshmen, river crossing" (Old English Walh + ford origin).

Are James and Walford boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Walford is primarily a boy name.

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