Fiona 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
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Popularity Comparison

Fiona Rank #406
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #406 for Fiona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fiona ___

  • Fiona Rose
  • Fiona Grace
  • Fiona Claire
  • Fiona Jane
  • Fiona Maeve
  • Fiona Kate

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 Fiona

Seamus Aoife Declan Siobhan Finley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fiona or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fiona at #406 in the United States.

What do Fiona and James mean?

Fiona means "fair, white, pure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fiona and James boy or girl names?

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

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