James vs Wendy

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
Wendy Rank #1,097

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1097 for Wendy.

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

Wendy ___

  • Wendy Anne
  • Wendy Lee
  • Wendy Jo
  • Wendy Lynn
  • Wendy Marie
  • Wendy Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wendy

Peter Michael John Susan Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wendy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wendy at #1097 in the United States.

What do James and Wendy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wendy means "friend, friendly" (Literary English origin).

Are James and Wendy boy or girl names?

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

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