Istvan 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

Istvan Rank #15,320
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15320 for Istvan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Istvan ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Istvan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Istvan at #15320 in the United States.

What do Istvan and James mean?

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

Are Istvan and James boy or girl names?

Istvan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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