James vs Jionnie

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

James Rank #5
Jionnie Rank #13,467

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13467 for Jionnie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Jionnie ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jionnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jionnie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jionnie at #13467 in the United States.

What do James and Jionnie mean?

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

Are James and Jionnie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jionnie is primarily a boy name.

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