Cheyene vs James

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

Popularity Comparison

Cheyene Rank #13,093
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13093 for Cheyene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cheyene ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cheyene

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheyene or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cheyene at #13093 in the United States.

What do Cheyene and James mean?

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

Are Cheyene and James boy or girl names?

Cheyene is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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