James vs Waverly

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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Waverly

Girl #916 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow of quivering aspens"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#916
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wave, Wavie, Avery

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Waverly Rank #916

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #916 for Waverly.

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

Waverly ___

  • Waverly Rose
  • Waverly June
  • Waverly Claire
  • Waverly Jade
  • Waverly Faith
  • Waverly Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Waverly

Hadley Finley Emerson Hollis Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Waverly more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Waverly at #916 in the United States.

What do James and Waverly mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Waverly means "meadow of quivering aspens" (Old English origin).

Are James and Waverly boy or girl names?

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

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