James vs Warren

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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Warren

Boy #262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"park, game preserve"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Norman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#262
Total SSA Count
1,327
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren, War

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Warren Rank #262

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #262 for Warren.

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

Warren ___

  • Warren James
  • Warren Lee
  • Warren Thomas
  • Warren Michael
  • Warren Gray
  • Warren Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Warren

Mabel Hazel Chester Walter Winifred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Warren more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Warren at #262 in the United States.

What do James and Warren mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Warren means "park, game preserve" (Norman French origin).

Are James and Warren boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Warren is primarily a boy name.

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