James vs Sailor

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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Sailor

Girl #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who sails, seafarer"

Origin: Old English via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sail, Sadie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sailor Rank #1,341

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1341 for Sailor.

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

Sailor ___

  • Sailor Grace
  • Sailor Mae
  • Sailor Blue
  • Sailor Anne
  • Sailor Wren
  • Sailor June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sailor

River Cove Indigo Bay Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sailor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sailor at #1341 in the United States.

What do James and Sailor mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sailor means "one who sails, seafarer" (Old English via Old French origin).

Are James and Sailor boy or girl names?

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

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