James vs Wilden

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
Wilden Rank #24,940

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24940 for Wilden.

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

Wilden ___

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 Wilden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wilden more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wilden at #24940 in the United States.

What do James and Wilden mean?

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

Are James and Wilden boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wilden is primarily a boy name.

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