James vs Savanna

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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Savanna

Girl #1,005 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flat tropical grassland"

Origin: Taíno via Spanish

Cultural Roots

American English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,005
Total SSA Count
254
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Savi, Van, Vanna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Savanna Rank #1,005

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1005 for Savanna.

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

Savanna ___

  • Savanna Grace
  • Savanna Rose
  • Savanna Mae
  • Savanna Jade
  • Savanna Leigh
  • Savanna Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Savanna

Dakota Sierra Willow River Hunter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Savanna more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Savanna at #1005 in the United States.

What do James and Savanna mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Savanna means "flat tropical grassland" (Taíno via Spanish origin).

Are James and Savanna boy or girl names?

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

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