James vs Waverley

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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Waverley

Girl #5,454 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"quaking aspen meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,454
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wave, Wavie, Rley

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Waverley Rank #5,454

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5454 for Waverley.

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

Waverley ___

  • Waverley Rose
  • Waverley Grace
  • Waverley Elise
  • Waverley Jane
  • Waverley Anne
  • Waverley Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Waverley

Pemberton Darcy Ainsley Hadley Ellsworth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Waverley more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Waverley at #5454 in the United States.

What do James and Waverley mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Waverley means "quaking aspen meadow" (Old English origin).

Are James and Waverley boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Waverley is primarily a girl name.

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