James vs Sanji

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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Sanji

Boy #5,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"third son; three o'clock"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,854
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
San

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sanji Rank #5,854

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5854 for Sanji.

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

Sanji ___

  • Sanji James
  • Sanji Lee
  • Sanji Michael
  • Sanji Alexander
  • Sanji Thomas
  • Sanji Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sanji

Kenji Zara Niko Maya Riku

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sanji more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sanji at #5854 in the United States.

What do James and Sanji mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sanji means "third son; three o'clock" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Sanji boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sanji is primarily a boy name.

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