Hagan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hagan

Boy #3,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of fire, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,841
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hag, Hage

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Hagan Rank #3,841
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3841 for Hagan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hagan ___

  • Hagan James
  • Hagan Patrick
  • Hagan Michael
  • Hagan Sean
  • Hagan Thomas

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hagan

Finnegan Callum Declan Niamh Siobhan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hagan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hagan at #3841 in the United States.

What do Hagan and James mean?

Hagan means "descendant of fire, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hagan and James boy or girl names?

Hagan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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