James vs Wayd

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

Similar Names

Ian Jayden Kai
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Wayd Rank #29,423

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29423 for Wayd.

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

Wayd ___

  • Wayd Thomas
  • Wayd Allen
  • Wayd Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wayd

Blake Claire Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wayd more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wayd at #29423 in the United States.

What do James and Wayd mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wayd means "Ford, river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are James and Wayd boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wayd is primarily a boy name.

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