James vs Sara

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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Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sadie, Sar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sara Rank #187

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #187 for Sara.

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

Sara ___

  • Sara Anne
  • Sara Jane
  • Sara Lynn
  • Sara Marie
  • Sara Grace
  • Sara Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sara

Emma Elijah Hannah Noah Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sara more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sara at #187 in the United States.

What do James and Sara mean?

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

Are James and Sara boy or girl names?

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

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