Billion vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billion

Boy #6,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one thousand million, immense wealth"

Origin: English/French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,121
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Billy, Bill, Billie

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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

Billion Rank #6,121
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6121 for Billion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Billion ___

  • Billion James
  • Billion Lee
  • Billion Scott
  • Billion Ray
  • Billion Cole
  • Billion Dean

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Billion

Ace Chance Rebel Sterling Major

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Billion or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Billion at #6121 in the United States.

What do Billion and James mean?

Billion means "one thousand million, immense wealth" (English/French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Billion and James boy or girl names?

Billion is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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