James vs Sammuel

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

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Sammuel

Boy #3,562 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,562
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sammuel Rank #3,562

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3562 for Sammuel.

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

Sammuel ___

  • Sammuel James
  • Sammuel Thomas
  • Sammuel Alexander
  • Sammuel David
  • Sammuel John
  • Sammuel William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sammuel

Benjamin Elijah Nathaniel Hannah Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sammuel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sammuel at #3562 in the United States.

What do James and Sammuel mean?

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

Are James and Sammuel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sammuel is primarily a boy name.

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