James vs Seville

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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Seville

Boy #25,314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the city of Seville in southern Spain"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,314
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sev, Ville

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Seville Rank #25,314

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25314 for Seville.

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

Seville ___

  • Seville James
  • Seville Antonio
  • Seville Michael
  • Seville Rafael
  • Seville Cruz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Seville

Valencia Milan Florence Cairo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Seville more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Seville at #25314 in the United States.

What do James and Seville mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Seville means "From the city of Seville in southern Spain" (Spanish/Latin origin).

Are James and Seville boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Seville is primarily a boy name.

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