Cynthia vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cynthia

Girl #827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Mount Cynthus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#827
Total SSA Count
331
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cindy, Cyndi, Cyn

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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

Cynthia Rank #827
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #827 for Cynthia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cynthia ___

  • Cynthia Marie
  • Cynthia Ann
  • Cynthia Louise
  • Cynthia Grace
  • Cynthia Jean
  • Cynthia Elizabeth

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 Cynthia

Patricia Sandra Deborah Gregory Ronald

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cynthia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cynthia at #827 in the United States.

What do Cynthia and James mean?

Cynthia means "woman from Mount Cynthus" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cynthia and James boy or girl names?

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

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