James vs William
Side-by-side comparison of meaning, origin, and U.S. popularity for James and William.
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James
Boy Hebrew /JAYMZ/
Supplanter; one who follows. English form of Jacob.
Popularity, 1880–2023
11,806 births in 2023
1880 2023
William
Boy Germanic /WIL-yum/
Resolute protector. From elements 'wil' (will) and 'helm' (helmet).
Popularity, 1880–2023
10,659 births in 2023
1880 2023
At a glance
| James | William | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew | Germanic |
| Pronunciation | JAYMZ | WIL-yum |
| U.S. rank, 2023 | #2322 | #15064 |
| Total U.S. births (decade) | 5,250,535 | 4,194,421 |
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