James vs Sammy

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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Sammy

Boy #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Arabic-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,559
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sammy Rank #1,559

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1559 for Sammy.

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

Sammy ___

  • Sammy James
  • Sammy Lee
  • Sammy Ray
  • Sammy Jay
  • Sammy Dean
  • Sammy Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sammy

Danny Tommy Benny Josie Annie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sammy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sammy at #1559 in the United States.

What do James and Sammy mean?

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

Are James and Sammy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sammy is primarily a boy name.

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