James vs Worth

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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Worth

Boy #4,383 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"worthy, of value"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,383
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Wor, Woy, Woie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Worth Rank #4,383

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4383 for Worth.

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

Worth ___

  • Worth James
  • Worth Alexander
  • Worth Henry
  • Worth William
  • Worth Grey
  • Worth Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Worth

Beckett Forrest Sloane Wren Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Worth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Worth at #4383 in the United States.

What do James and Worth mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Worth means "worthy, of value" (Old English origin).

Are James and Worth boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Worth is primarily a boy name.

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