James vs Sekai

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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Sekai

Boy #3,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"world, the whole world"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Zimbabwean/Shona

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,312
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Sek

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sekai Rank #3,312

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3312 for Sekai.

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

Sekai ___

  • Sekai James
  • Sekai Lee
  • Sekai Ryu
  • Sekai Kenji
  • Sekai Taro
  • Sekai Hiro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sekai

Kai Hana Riko Zuri Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sekai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sekai at #3312 in the United States.

What do James and Sekai mean?

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

Are James and Sekai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sekai is primarily a boy name.

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