James vs Wilfred

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

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Wilfred

Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,034
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Fred

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Wilfred Rank #5,034

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5034 for Wilfred.

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

Wilfred ___

  • Wilfred James
  • Wilfred Henry
  • Wilfred Arthur
  • Wilfred Thomas
  • Wilfred Edward
  • Wilfred George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wilfred

Edmund Beatrice Reginald Agatha Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wilfred more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wilfred at #5034 in the United States.

What do James and Wilfred mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are James and Wilfred boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wilfred is primarily a boy name.

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