James vs Sebastion

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

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Sebastion

Boy #5,232 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"venerable, revered"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,232
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Seb, Bash, Bastian

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sebastion Rank #5,232

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5232 for Sebastion.

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

Sebastion ___

  • Sebastion James
  • Sebastion Alexander
  • Sebastion William
  • Sebastion Thomas
  • Sebastion Edward
  • Sebastion Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sebastion

Isabella Olivia Charlotte Victoria Nathaniel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sebastion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sebastion at #5232 in the United States.

What do James and Sebastion mean?

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

Are James and Sebastion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sebastion is primarily a boy name.

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