Gina vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gina

Girl #2,025 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"queen (short form of Regina)"

Origin: Latin via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,025
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Gina Rank #2,025
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2025 for Gina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gina ___

  • Gina Marie
  • Gina Rose
  • Gina Louise
  • Gina Ann
  • Gina Lynn
  • Gina Renee

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 Gina

Tina Nina Lina Marco Paolo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gina or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gina at #2025 in the United States.

What do Gina and James mean?

Gina means "queen (short form of Regina)" (Latin via Italian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gina and James boy or girl names?

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

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