James vs Sabree

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

Sabree

Girl #21,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Patient; one who is patient and endures"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,942
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bree, Sabby

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sabree Rank #21,942

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21942 for Sabree.

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

Sabree ___

  • Sabree Jade
  • Sabree Lynn
  • Sabree Nicole
  • Sabree Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sabree

Amira Khalil Zara Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sabree more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sabree at #21942 in the United States.

What do James and Sabree mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sabree means "Patient; one who is patient and endures" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Sabree boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sabree is primarily a girl name.

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