Cygnus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cygnus

Boy #37,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swan"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Greek Astronomical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,657
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cyg, Cy

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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

Cygnus Rank #37,657
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37657 for Cygnus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cygnus ___

  • Cygnus Orion
  • Cygnus Leon
  • Cygnus James
  • Cygnus Alexander
  • Cygnus River

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 Cygnus

Orion Lyra Cassian Vega Altair

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cygnus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cygnus at #37657 in the United States.

What do Cygnus and James mean?

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

Are Cygnus and James boy or girl names?

Cygnus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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