James vs Justine

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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Justine

Girl #3,526 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"just, righteous, upright"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,526
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jus, Tina

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Justine Rank #3,526

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3526 for Justine.

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

Justine ___

  • Justine Marie
  • Justine Claire
  • Justine Anne
  • Justine Louise
  • Justine Nicole
  • Justine Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Justine

Cecile Valerie Dominique Laurent Pascal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Justine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Justine at #3526 in the United States.

What do James and Justine mean?

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

Are James and Justine boy or girl names?

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

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