James vs Seager

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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Seager

Boy #4,130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea warrior, sea spear"

Origin: Old English sae + gar

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,130
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sea, Sage

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Seager Rank #4,130

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4130 for Seager.

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

Seager ___

  • Seager James
  • Seager Cole
  • Seager Thomas
  • Seager William
  • Seager Ray
  • Seager Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Seager

Cooper Fletcher Hunter Sawyer Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Seager more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Seager at #4130 in the United States.

What do James and Seager mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Seager means "sea warrior, sea spear" (Old English sae + gar origin).

Are James and Seager boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Seager is primarily a boy name.

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