James vs Justina

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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Justina

Girl #3,634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"just, righteous, fair"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish Italian Polish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,634
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Juste, Tina, Jus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Justina Rank #3,634

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3634 for Justina.

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

Justina ___

  • Justina Marie
  • Justina Elise
  • Justina Rose
  • Justina Claire
  • Justina Anne
  • Justina Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Justina

Valentina Celestina Augustina Marco Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Justina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Justina at #3634 in the United States.

What do James and Justina mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Justina means "just, righteous, fair" (Latin origin).

Are James and Justina boy or girl names?

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

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