James vs Reggie

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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Reggie

Boy #1,972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler's counsel, powerful advisor"

Origin: Old High German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,972
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Reg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reggie Rank #1,972

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1972 for Reggie.

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

Reggie ___

  • Reggie James
  • Reggie Louis
  • Reggie Earl
  • Reggie Wayne
  • Reggie Antoine
  • Reggie Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reggie

Frankie Georgie Eddie Charlie Tommy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reggie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reggie at #1972 in the United States.

What do James and Reggie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reggie means "ruler's counsel, powerful advisor" (Old High German via Norman French origin).

Are James and Reggie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reggie is primarily a boy name.

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