James vs Sammie

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sammie Rank #4,384

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4384 for Sammie.

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

Sammie ___

  • Sammie Jo
  • Sammie Rose
  • Sammie Grace
  • Sammie Lee
  • Sammie Jane
  • Sammie Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sammie

Billie Frankie Charlie Benny Dottie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sammie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sammie at #4384 in the United States.

What do James and Sammie mean?

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

Are James and Sammie boy or girl names?

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

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