James vs Wyndham

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
Wyndham Rank #3,391

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3391 for Wyndham.

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

Wyndham ___

  • Wyndham Charles
  • Wyndham James
  • Wyndham Thomas
  • Wyndham Edward
  • Wyndham George
  • Wyndham Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wyndham

Pemberton Hartley Cecily Rosalind Phineas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wyndham more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wyndham at #3391 in the United States.

What do James and Wyndham mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wyndham means "Winda's homestead, windy village" (Old English origin).

Are James and Wyndham boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wyndham is primarily a boy name.

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