Fabin 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

Fabin Rank #29,517
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29517 for Fabin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fabin ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Fabin

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fabin at #29517 in the United States.

What do Fabin and James mean?

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

Are Fabin and James boy or girl names?

Fabin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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