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James vs June

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,583
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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June

Girl #152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young, vital"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#152
Total SSA Count
1,956
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #2,583
June Rank #152

June is more popular, ranked #152 vs #2583 for James.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or June more popular?

June is more popular, ranked #152 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do James and June mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). June means "young, vital" (Latin origin).

Are James and June boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. June is primarily a girl name.

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