James vs Reis

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
Reis Rank #6,717

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6717 for Reis.

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

Reis ___

  • Reis Alexander
  • Reis James
  • Reis Michael
  • Reis Thomas
  • Reis Daniel
  • Reis William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reis

Cruz Marco Luca Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reis at #6717 in the United States.

What do James and Reis mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reis means "kings, royalty" (Portuguese origin).

Are James and Reis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reis is primarily a boy name.

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