Isai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isai

Boy #1,069 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, offering (via Jesse/Isai)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latino Mexican Spanish Central American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,069
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sai, Isi

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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

Isai Rank #1,069
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1069 for Isai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isai ___

  • Isai David
  • Isai Emmanuel
  • Isai Mateo
  • Isai Angel
  • Isai Miguel

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 Isai

Ezequiel Elias Daniela Marisol Rafael

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Isai at #1069 in the United States.

What do Isai and James mean?

Isai means "gift, offering (via Jesse/Isai)" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Isai and James boy or girl names?

Isai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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