James vs Sharon

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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Sharon

Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheri, Shari, Shaz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sharon Rank #1,230

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1230 for Sharon.

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

Sharon ___

  • Sharon Lynn
  • Sharon Anne
  • Sharon Marie
  • Sharon Lee
  • Sharon Kay
  • Sharon Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sharon

Karen Donna Linda Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sharon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sharon at #1230 in the United States.

What do James and Sharon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Sharon boy or girl names?

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

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