James vs Windford

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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Windford

Boy #20,511 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Ford by the windy place; a river crossing in a breezy location"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,511
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Win, Ford, Windy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Windford Rank #20,511

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20511 for Windford.

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

Windford ___

  • Windford James
  • Windford Lee
  • Windford Douglas
  • Windford Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Windford

Bradford Clifford Wayford Stanford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Windford more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Windford at #20511 in the United States.

What do James and Windford mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Windford means "Ford by the windy place; a river crossing in a breezy location" (Old English origin).

Are James and Windford boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Windford is primarily a boy name.

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