Isis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isis

Girl #1,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"throne, seat of power"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Egyptian Greek Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,083
Total SSA Count
228
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Is

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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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

Isis Rank #1,083
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1083 for Isis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isis ___

  • Isis Rose
  • Isis Marie
  • Isis Grace
  • Isis Jade
  • Isis Luna
  • Isis Skye

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 Isis

Osiris Athena Luna Aurora Delia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Isis at #1083 in the United States.

What do Isis and James mean?

Isis means "throne, seat of power" (Ancient Egyptian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Isis and James boy or girl names?

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

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