James vs Sager

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

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sager Rank #10,103

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10103 for Sager.

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

Sager ___

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 Sager

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sager more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sager at #10103 in the United States.

What do James and Sager mean?

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

Are James and Sager boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sager is primarily a boy name.

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