James vs Wilsie

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
Wilsie Rank #17,166

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17166 for Wilsie.

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

Wilsie ___

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 Wilsie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wilsie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wilsie at #17166 in the United States.

What do James and Wilsie mean?

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

Are James and Wilsie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wilsie is primarily a boy name.

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