James vs Whitlee

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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Whitlee

Girl #3,025 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright clearing in the wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,025
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Whit, Lee, Whits

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Whitlee Rank #3,025

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3025 for Whitlee.

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

Whitlee ___

  • Whitlee Rose
  • Whitlee Grace
  • Whitlee Mae
  • Whitlee Ann
  • Whitlee Marie
  • Whitlee Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Whitlee

Paisley Brantley Hadley Kinsley Hailey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Whitlee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Whitlee at #3025 in the United States.

What do James and Whitlee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Whitlee means "bright clearing in the wood" (Old English origin).

Are James and Whitlee boy or girl names?

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

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