James vs Juni

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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Juni

Girl #3,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"June, sixth month"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,157
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
June, Juni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Juni Rank #3,157

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3157 for Juni.

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

Juni ___

  • Juni Rose
  • Juni Mae
  • Juni Belle
  • Juni Wren
  • Juni Pearl
  • Juni Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Juni

Stellan Viggo Freja Astrid Lumi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Juni more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Juni at #3157 in the United States.

What do James and Juni mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Juni means "June, sixth month" (Latin origin).

Are James and Juni boy or girl names?

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

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