James vs Samuela

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
Samuela Rank #35,558

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35558 for Samuela.

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

Samuela ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Samuela

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Samuela more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Samuela at #35558 in the United States.

What do James and Samuela mean?

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

Are James and Samuela boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Samuela is primarily a boy name.

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