James vs Regi

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Regi Rank #19,423

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19423 for Regi.

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

Regi ___

  • Regi James
  • Regi Lee
  • Regi Wayne
  • Regi Alan
  • Regi Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Regi

Reggie Freddie Eddie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Regi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Regi at #19423 in the United States.

What do James and Regi mean?

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

Are James and Regi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Regi is primarily a boy name.

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