James vs Woodley

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
Woodley Rank #5,234

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5234 for Woodley.

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

Woodley ___

  • Woodley James
  • Woodley Thomas
  • Woodley Reid
  • Woodley Grant
  • Woodley Cole
  • Woodley Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Woodley

Hadley Finley Blythe Forrest Marlowe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Woodley more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Woodley at #5234 in the United States.

What do James and Woodley mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Woodley means "woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are James and Woodley boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Woodley is primarily a boy name.

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