James vs Wialliam

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
Wialliam Rank #29,809

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29809 for Wialliam.

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

Wialliam ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wialliam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wialliam more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wialliam at #29809 in the United States.

What do James and Wialliam mean?

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

Are James and Wialliam boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wialliam is primarily a boy name.

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