James vs Worn

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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Worn

Boy #32,083 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"weary, shaped by use"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,083
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Worn Rank #32,083

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32083 for Worn.

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

Worn ___

  • Worn Stone
  • Worn Reed
  • Worn Wolf
  • Worn Gray
  • Worn Vale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Worn

Rust Flint Wren Slate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Worn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Worn at #32083 in the United States.

What do James and Worn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Worn means "weary, shaped by use" (Old English origin).

Are James and Worn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Worn is primarily a boy name.

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