James vs Windsor

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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Windsor

Girl #3,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"riverbank with a windlass"

Origin: Old English Windlesora

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,771
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Winnie, Win

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Windsor Rank #3,771

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3771 for Windsor.

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

Windsor ___

  • Windsor Rose
  • Windsor Grace
  • Windsor Claire
  • Windsor Elise
  • Windsor Leigh
  • Windsor James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Windsor

Pemberton Harlow Bexley Stratford Marlowe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Windsor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Windsor at #3771 in the United States.

What do James and Windsor mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Windsor means "riverbank with a windlass" (Old English Windlesora origin).

Are James and Windsor boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Windsor is primarily a girl name.

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