James vs Reyes

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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Reyes

Boy #3,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"kings, monarchs"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,548
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reyes Rank #3,548

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3548 for Reyes.

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

Reyes ___

  • Reyes Antonio
  • Reyes Miguel
  • Reyes Carlos
  • Reyes Eduardo
  • Reyes Luis
  • Reyes Marco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reyes

Cruz Rivera Elena Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reyes more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reyes at #3548 in the United States.

What do James and Reyes mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reyes means "kings, monarchs" (Spanish origin).

Are James and Reyes boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reyes is primarily a boy name.

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