James vs Juliana

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
Juliana Rank #251

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #251 for Juliana.

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

Juliana ___

  • Juliana Rose
  • Juliana Marie
  • Juliana Grace
  • Juliana Victoria
  • Juliana Sofia
  • Juliana Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Juliana

Isabella Sofia Valentina Sebastian Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Juliana more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Juliana at #251 in the United States.

What do James and Juliana mean?

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

Are James and Juliana boy or girl names?

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

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