James vs Reba

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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Reba

Girl #6,125 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to bind, captivating"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,125
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bea, Beba

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reba Rank #6,125

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6125 for Reba.

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

Reba ___

  • Reba Lynn
  • Reba Ann
  • Reba Jane
  • Reba Grace
  • Reba Kate
  • Reba Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reba

Mae June Alice Callie Roy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reba more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reba at #6125 in the United States.

What do James and Reba mean?

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

Are James and Reba boy or girl names?

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

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