James vs Sagan

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

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Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sage

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sagan Rank #4,480

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4480 for Sagan.

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

Sagan ___

  • Sagan James
  • Sagan Oliver
  • Sagan Lee
  • Sagan Ray
  • Sagan Cole
  • Sagan Drake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sagan

Orion Tesla Darwin Nova Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sagan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sagan at #4480 in the United States.

What do James and Sagan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are James and Sagan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sagan is primarily a boy name.

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