James vs Seraphine

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
Seraphine Rank #3,693

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3693 for Seraphine.

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

Seraphine ___

  • Seraphine Rose
  • Seraphine Marie
  • Seraphine Claire
  • Seraphine Louise
  • Seraphine Violet
  • Seraphine Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Seraphine

Celestine Evangeline Raphael Gabriel Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Seraphine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Seraphine at #3693 in the United States.

What do James and Seraphine mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Seraphine means "highest order angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Seraphine boy or girl names?

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

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