James vs Johnn

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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Johnn

Boy #13,572 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,572
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Johnny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Johnn Rank #13,572

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13572 for Johnn.

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

Johnn ___

  • Johnn Michael
  • Johnn Robert
  • Johnn David
  • Johnn William
  • Johnn Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Johnn

James Paul Mark Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Johnn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Johnn at #13572 in the United States.

What do James and Johnn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Johnn means "God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Johnn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Johnn is primarily a boy name.

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