James vs Wilbert

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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Wilbert

Boy #5,089 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute, bright"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,089
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Bert

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Wilbert Rank #5,089

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5089 for Wilbert.

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

Wilbert ___

  • Wilbert James
  • Wilbert Thomas
  • Wilbert Lee
  • Wilbert Ray
  • Wilbert Scott
  • Wilbert Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wilbert

Harriet Mildred Herbert Clarence Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wilbert more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wilbert at #5089 in the United States.

What do James and Wilbert mean?

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

Are James and Wilbert boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wilbert is primarily a boy name.

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