James vs June

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

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June

Girl #152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young, vital"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#152
Total SSA Count
1,956
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Junie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
June Rank #152

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #152 for June.

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

June ___

  • June Marie
  • June Rose
  • June Elizabeth
  • June Claire
  • June Louise
  • June Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose June

Mae Pearl Henry Arthur Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or June more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to June at #152 in the United States.

What do James and June mean?

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

Are James and June boy or girl names?

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

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