James vs Weslee

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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Weslee

Boy #2,570 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"western meadow, western clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,570
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wes

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Weslee Rank #2,570

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2570 for Weslee.

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

Weslee ___

  • Weslee James
  • Weslee Cole
  • Weslee Thomas
  • Weslee Grant
  • Weslee Reid
  • Weslee Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Weslee

Emmett Oliver Fletcher Hazel Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Weslee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Weslee at #2570 in the United States.

What do James and Weslee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Weslee means "western meadow, western clearing" (Old English origin).

Are James and Weslee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Weslee is primarily a boy name.

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