James vs Seaman

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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Seaman

Boy #31,352 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,352
Total SSA Count
5
Nicknames
Sea, Seam, Seamy

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Seaman Rank #31,352

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31352 for Seaman.

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

Seaman ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Seaman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Seaman more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Seaman at #31352 in the United States.

What do James and Seaman mean?

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

Are James and Seaman boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Seaman is primarily a boy name.

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