James vs Saben

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
Saben Rank #41,682

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #41682 for Saben.

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

Saben ___

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 Saben

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Saben more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Saben at #41682 in the United States.

What do James and Saben mean?

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

Are James and Saben boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Saben is primarily a boy name.

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