James vs Sekou

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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Sekou

Boy #4,523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fighter; warrior"

Origin: Susu/Mandé

Cultural Roots

Guinean Malian Senegalese African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,523
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Koo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sekou Rank #4,523

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4523 for Sekou.

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

Sekou ___

  • Sekou Mamadou
  • Sekou Ibrahim
  • Sekou Oumar
  • Sekou Thierno
  • Sekou Boubacar
  • Sekou Alpha

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sekou

Mamadou Ibrahima Fatoumata Aminata Kadiatou

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sekou more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sekou at #4523 in the United States.

What do James and Sekou mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sekou means "fighter; warrior" (Susu/Mandé origin).

Are James and Sekou boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sekou is primarily a boy name.

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