James vs Savannah

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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Savannah

Girl #107 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"treeless plain, open grassland"

Origin: Spanish via Taino

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#107
Total SSA Count
2,490
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sav, Savvy, Van

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Savannah Rank #107

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #107 for Savannah.

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

Savannah ___

  • Savannah Grace
  • Savannah Rose
  • Savannah Mae
  • Savannah Jo
  • Savannah Lynn
  • Savannah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Savannah

Georgia Scarlett Jackson Sawyer Charleston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Savannah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Savannah at #107 in the United States.

What do James and Savannah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Savannah means "treeless plain, open grassland" (Spanish via Taino origin).

Are James and Savannah boy or girl names?

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

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