James vs Warrick

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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Warrick

Boy #4,582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender at the weir or fortress"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,582
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
War, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Warrick Rank #4,582

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4582 for Warrick.

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

Warrick ___

  • Warrick James
  • Warrick Cole
  • Warrick Lee
  • Warrick Thomas
  • Warrick Scott
  • Warrick Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Warrick

Garrick Broderick Kendrick Emrick Merrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Warrick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Warrick at #4582 in the United States.

What do James and Warrick mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Warrick means "defender at the weir or fortress" (Old English origin).

Are James and Warrick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Warrick is primarily a boy name.

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