Chiem 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
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Popularity Comparison

Chiem Rank #18,677
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18677 for Chiem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chiem ___

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 Chiem

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chiem or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chiem at #18677 in the United States.

What do Chiem and James mean?

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

Are Chiem and James boy or girl names?

Chiem is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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