Haegan 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

Haegan Rank #39,298
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39298 for Haegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haegan ___

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 Haegan

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haegan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Haegan at #39298 in the United States.

What do Haegan and James mean?

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

Are Haegan and James boy or girl names?

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

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