James vs Sabrina

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

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Sabrina

Girl #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the River Severn (Sabrina Fluvius)"

Origin: Latin/Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#357
Total SSA Count
869
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sabby, Brina, Rina

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sabrina Rank #357

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #357 for Sabrina.

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

Sabrina ___

  • Sabrina Rose
  • Sabrina Jane
  • Sabrina Louise
  • Sabrina Claire
  • Sabrina Elise
  • Sabrina Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sabrina

Cecelia Raphael Vivienne Jasper Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sabrina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sabrina at #357 in the United States.

What do James and Sabrina mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sabrina means "from the River Severn (Sabrina Fluvius)" (Latin/Celtic origin).

Are James and Sabrina boy or girl names?

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

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