James vs Regina

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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Regina

Girl #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin Catholic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
911
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gina, Reggie, Rina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Regina Rank #340

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #340 for Regina.

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

Regina ___

  • Regina Maria
  • Regina Elena
  • Regina Louise
  • Regina Anne
  • Regina Claire
  • Regina Sophia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Regina

Victoria Cecilia Leo Marcus Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Regina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Regina at #340 in the United States.

What do James and Regina mean?

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

Are James and Regina boy or girl names?

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

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