James vs Serafin

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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Serafin

Boy #5,630 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"burning, fiery one"

Origin: Hebrew (saraf)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catholic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,630
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sera, Fin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Serafin Rank #5,630

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5630 for Serafin.

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

Serafin ___

  • Serafin Antonio
  • Serafin Manuel
  • Serafin Jose
  • Serafin Pablo
  • Serafin Miguel
  • Serafin Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Serafin

Rafael Gabriel Miguel Diego Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Serafin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Serafin at #5630 in the United States.

What do James and Serafin mean?

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

Are James and Serafin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Serafin is primarily a boy name.

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