James vs Sabas

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
Sabas Rank #37,996

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37996 for Sabas.

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

Sabas ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sabas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sabas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sabas at #37996 in the United States.

What do James and Sabas mean?

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

Are James and Sabas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sabas is primarily a boy name.

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