James vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

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James Rank #5

Samuel Rank #17

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17 for Samuel.

Is James or Samuel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do James and Samuel mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Samuel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.