James vs Wille

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
Wille Rank #26,203

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #26203 for Wille.

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

Wille ___

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 Wille

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wille more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wille at #26203 in the United States.

What do James and Wille mean?

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

Are James and Wille boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wille is primarily a boy name.

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