James vs Wilhelmina

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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Wilhelmina

Girl #1,801 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"determined protector, will to protect"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,801
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mina, Willa, Billie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Wilhelmina Rank #1,801

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1801 for Wilhelmina.

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

Wilhelmina ___

  • Wilhelmina Rose
  • Wilhelmina Grace
  • Wilhelmina Jane
  • Wilhelmina Elizabeth
  • Wilhelmina Louise
  • Wilhelmina Charlotte

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wilhelmina

Maximilian Frederica Eugenia Leopold Augusta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wilhelmina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wilhelmina at #1801 in the United States.

What do James and Wilhelmina mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wilhelmina means "determined protector, will to protect" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Wilhelmina boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wilhelmina is primarily a girl name.

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