Constantine vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Constantine

Boy #1,611 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"firm, unwavering"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Greek Romanian Italian French Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,611
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Con, Costa, Connie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Constantine Rank #1,611
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1611 for Constantine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Constantine ___

  • Constantine James
  • Constantine George
  • Constantine Henry
  • Constantine Alexander
  • Constantine Porphyrios
  • Constantine Leo

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 Constantine

Maximus Theodosia Leonidas Cornelia Augustus

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Constantine or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Constantine at #1611 in the United States.

What do Constantine and James mean?

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

Are Constantine and James boy or girl names?

Constantine is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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