James vs Reon

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
Reon Rank #3,511

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3511 for Reon.

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

Reon ___

  • Reon Kai
  • Reon Hiro
  • Reon Jin
  • Reon Shin
  • Reon James
  • Reon Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reon

Hana Sora Kei Yuki Rio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reon at #3511 in the United States.

What do James and Reon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reon means "lotus sound" (Japanese Buddhist origin).

Are James and Reon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reon is primarily a boy name.

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