James vs Sammi

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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Sammi

Girl #6,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heard by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,579
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sammi Rank #6,579

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6579 for Sammi.

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

Sammi ___

  • Sammi Jo
  • Sammi Lynn
  • Sammi Grace
  • Sammi Marie
  • Sammi Rose
  • Sammi Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sammi

Bobbi Lila Frankie Remi Billie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sammi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sammi at #6579 in the United States.

What do James and Sammi mean?

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

Are James and Sammi boy or girl names?

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

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