Constance vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Constance

Girl #1,646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"steadfast, constant, unwavering"

Origin: Latin constantia

Cultural Roots

French English European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,646
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Connie, Conny, Stancie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Constance Rank #1,646
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1646 for Constance.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Constance ___

  • Constance Marie
  • Constance Elizabeth
  • Constance Anne
  • Constance Rose
  • Constance Louise
  • Constance Elaine

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 Constance

Beatrice Florence Edmund Clarence Adelaide

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Constance or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Constance at #1646 in the United States.

What do Constance and James mean?

Constance means "steadfast, constant, unwavering" (Latin constantia origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Constance and James boy or girl names?

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

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