James vs Winn

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
Winn Rank #6,133

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6133 for Winn.

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

Winn ___

  • Winn James
  • Winn Alexander
  • Winn Charles
  • Winn Thomas
  • Winn Edward
  • Winn Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Winn

Finn Quinn Bram Rhys Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Winn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Winn at #6133 in the United States.

What do James and Winn mean?

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

Are James and Winn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Winn is primarily a boy name.

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