James vs Serigne

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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Serigne

Boy #4,205 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"religious leader, marabout"

Origin: Wolof/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Senegalese West African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,205
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Seri, Serge

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Serigne Rank #4,205

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4205 for Serigne.

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

Serigne ___

  • Serigne Modou
  • Serigne Mbaye
  • Serigne Saliou
  • Serigne Ibrahima
  • Serigne Amadou
  • Serigne Cheikh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Serigne

Fatou Mariama Moussa Adja Cheikh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Serigne more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Serigne at #4205 in the United States.

What do James and Serigne mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Serigne means "religious leader, marabout" (Wolof/Arabic origin).

Are James and Serigne boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Serigne is primarily a boy name.

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