James vs Samari

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
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Samari

Girl #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guardian, watch mountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,392
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Samari Rank #2,392

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2392 for Samari.

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

Samari ___

  • Samari Grace
  • Samari Rose
  • Samari Lynn
  • Samari Nicole
  • Samari Jade
  • Samari Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Samari

Amari Kai Zion Maliyah Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Samari more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Samari at #2392 in the United States.

What do James and Samari mean?

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

Are James and Samari boy or girl names?

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

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