Cyncere 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

Popularity Comparison

Cyncere Rank #3,097
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3097 for Cyncere.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cyncere ___

  • Cyncere James
  • Cyncere Michael
  • Cyncere Anthony
  • Cyncere DeShawn
  • Cyncere Malik
  • Cyncere Isaiah

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 Cyncere

Amara Zion Legend Messiah Serenity

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyncere or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cyncere at #3097 in the United States.

What do Cyncere and James mean?

Cyncere means "sincere, genuine" (Latin sincerus origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyncere and James boy or girl names?

Cyncere is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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