James vs Winnifred

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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Winnifred

Girl #2,773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh 'Gwenfrewi'

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,773
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Winnie, Fred, Freddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Winnifred Rank #2,773

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2773 for Winnifred.

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

Winnifred ___

  • Winnifred Rose
  • Winnifred Grace
  • Winnifred Mae
  • Winnifred Jean
  • Winnifred Claire
  • Winnifred Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Winnifred

Harriet Beatrice Cecily Eugenie Ambrose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Winnifred more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Winnifred at #2773 in the United States.

What do James and Winnifred mean?

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

Are James and Winnifred boy or girl names?

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

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