Hanna vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanna

Girl #505 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#505
Total SSA Count
605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Annie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Hanna Rank #505
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #505 for Hanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hanna ___

  • Hanna Grace
  • Hanna Marie
  • Hanna Louise
  • Hanna Elizabeth
  • Hanna Rose
  • Hanna Claire

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 Hanna

Elijah Noah Levi Sarah Miriam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanna or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hanna at #505 in the United States.

What do Hanna and James mean?

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

Are Hanna and James boy or girl names?

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

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