James vs Wilkes

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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Wilkes

Boy #4,387 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"resolute will, helmet of will"

Origin: Old German via English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Wilkes Rank #4,387

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4387 for Wilkes.

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

Wilkes ___

  • Wilkes James
  • Wilkes Henry
  • Wilkes August
  • Wilkes Thomas
  • Wilkes Edward
  • Wilkes Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wilkes

Beckett Sloane Forrest Blanche Merritt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wilkes more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wilkes at #4387 in the United States.

What do James and Wilkes mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wilkes means "resolute will, helmet of will" (Old German via English origin).

Are James and Wilkes boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wilkes is primarily a boy name.

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