James vs Raegan

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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Raegan

Girl #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little ruler, impulsive one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#458
Total SSA Count
682
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Rae-Rae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Raegan Rank #458

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #458 for Raegan.

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

Raegan ___

  • Raegan Grace
  • Raegan Mae
  • Raegan Elizabeth
  • Raegan Claire
  • Raegan Ann
  • Raegan Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raegan

Riley Finley Kennedy Quinn Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raegan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raegan at #458 in the United States.

What do James and Raegan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Raegan means "little ruler, impulsive one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Raegan boy or girl names?

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

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