James vs Willes

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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Harrison Grayson Christopher Stetson

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Willes

Boy #29,189 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #29,189
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Wil, Will, Willy

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Willes Rank #29,189

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29189 for Willes.

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

Willes ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Willes more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Willes at #29189 in the United States.

What do James and Willes mean?

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

Are James and Willes boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Willes is primarily a boy name.

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