Cindy 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

Cindy Rank #1,660
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1660 for Cindy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cindy ___

  • Cindy Lou
  • Cindy Ann
  • Cindy Marie
  • Cindy Sue
  • Cindy Jo
  • Cindy Lynn

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 Cindy

Sandy Donna Bobby Tommy Debbie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cindy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cindy at #1660 in the United States.

What do Cindy and James mean?

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

Are Cindy and James boy or girl names?

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

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