James vs Neo

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

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Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

Cultural Roots

American European African Setswana

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#972
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Neo Rank #972

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #972 for Neo.

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

Neo ___

  • Neo James
  • Neo Cole
  • Neo Reign
  • Neo River
  • Neo Atlas
  • Neo Blaze

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Neo

Trinity Zara Kai Nova Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Neo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do James and Neo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are James and Neo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.

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