James vs Seren

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
Seren Rank #4,628

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4628 for Seren.

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

Seren ___

  • Seren Rose
  • Seren Grace
  • Seren Eloise
  • Seren Mae
  • Seren Bliss
  • Seren Ivy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Seren

Nia Rhian Elowen Ffion Caius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Seren more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Seren at #4628 in the United States.

What do James and Seren mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Seren means "star" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Seren boy or girl names?

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

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