James vs Reagan

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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Reagan

Girl #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little ruler, impulsive one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#244
Total SSA Count
1,292
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Rea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reagan Rank #244

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #244 for Reagan.

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

Reagan ___

  • Reagan Grace
  • Reagan Mae
  • Reagan Elizabeth
  • Reagan Claire
  • Reagan Ann
  • Reagan Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reagan

Riley Finley Kennedy Quinn Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reagan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reagan at #244 in the United States.

What do James and Reagan mean?

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

Are James and Reagan boy or girl names?

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

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