James vs Omen

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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Everett Christopher Nathaniel George

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Omen

Boy #12,448 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,448
Total SSA Count: 8

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Omen Rank #12,448

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12448 for Omen.

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

Omen ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Omen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Omen at #12448 in the United States.

What do James and Omen mean?

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

Are James and Omen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Omen is primarily a boy name.

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