James vs Windham

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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Windham

Boy #5,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village near a winding path"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,331
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Win, Winnie, Ham

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Windham Rank #5,331

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5331 for Windham.

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

Windham ___

  • Windham James
  • Windham Cole
  • Windham Reid
  • Windham Grant
  • Windham Pierce
  • Windham Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Windham

Pemberton Hadley Everly Weston Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Windham more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Windham at #5331 in the United States.

What do James and Windham mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Windham means "village near a winding path" (Old English origin).

Are James and Windham boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Windham is primarily a boy name.

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