James vs Selena

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Selena Rank #245

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #245 for Selena.

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

Selena ___

  • Selena Rose
  • Selena Marie
  • Selena Grace
  • Selena Nicole
  • Selena Victoria
  • Selena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Selena

Elena Natalia Adrian Marco Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Selena more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Selena at #245 in the United States.

What do James and Selena mean?

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

Are James and Selena boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Selena is primarily a girl name.

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