James vs Webb

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Webb Rank #5,490

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5490 for Webb.

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

Webb ___

  • Webb Alexander
  • Webb James
  • Webb Thomas
  • Webb Henry
  • Webb Charles
  • Webb Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Webb

Brooks Knox Hayes Grant Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Webb more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Webb at #5490 in the United States.

What do James and Webb mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Webb means "weaver" (Old English origin).

Are James and Webb boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Webb is primarily a boy name.

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