James vs Samora

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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Samora

Girl #4,624 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guarded by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African Mozambican Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,624
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Mora, Sami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Samora Rank #4,624

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4624 for Samora.

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

Samora ___

  • Samora Rose
  • Samora Joy
  • Samora Grace
  • Samora Elise
  • Samora Marie
  • Samora Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Samora

Zara Imani Kwame Amara Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Samora more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Samora at #4624 in the United States.

What do James and Samora mean?

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

Are James and Samora boy or girl names?

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

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