James vs Wirt

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
Wirt Rank #14,162

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14162 for Wirt.

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

Wirt ___

  • Wirt James
  • Wirt Robert
  • Wirt Henry
  • Wirt Thomas
  • Wirt Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wirt

Hank Pearl Mabel Emmett Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wirt more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wirt at #14162 in the United States.

What do James and Wirt mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wirt means "lord, guardian" (Old English origin).

Are James and Wirt boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wirt is primarily a boy name.

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