James vs Santrez

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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Santrez

Boy #33,755 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Inspired by Santos/Saint (Latin sanctus, holy) with a creative modern suffix -rez"

Origin: Modern American

Cultural Roots

American Hispanic-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33,755
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trez, San, Santy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Santrez Rank #33,755

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33755 for Santrez.

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

Santrez ___

  • Santrez Lee
  • Santrez James
  • Santrez Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Santrez

Tyrez Marquis Dontae Shanelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Santrez more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Santrez at #33755 in the United States.

What do James and Santrez mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Santrez means "Inspired by Santos/Saint (Latin sanctus, holy) with a creative modern suffix -rez" (Modern American origin).

Are James and Santrez boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Santrez is primarily a boy name.

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