James vs Winifred

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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Winifred

Girl #1,027 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,027
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Winnie, Freddie, Freda

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Winifred Rank #1,027

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1027 for Winifred.

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

Winifred ___

  • Winifred Rose
  • Winifred Claire
  • Winifred June
  • Winifred Mae
  • Winifred Louise
  • Winifred Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Winifred

Cordelia Harriet Arthur Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Winifred more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Winifred at #1027 in the United States.

What do James and Winifred mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Winifred means "holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Winifred boy or girl names?

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

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