James vs Wiley

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
Wiley Rank #1,162

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1162 for Wiley.

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

Wiley ___

  • Wiley James
  • Wiley Cole
  • Wiley Reed
  • Wiley Lane
  • Wiley Fox
  • Wiley Bear

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wiley

Maverick Scout Sawyer Harper Lola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wiley more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do James and Wiley mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are James and Wiley boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.

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