James vs Shawna

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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Shawna

Girl #6,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,082
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shawn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shawna Rank #6,082

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6082 for Shawna.

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

Shawna ___

  • Shawna Lynn
  • Shawna Marie
  • Shawna Elizabeth
  • Shawna Kay
  • Shawna Nicole
  • Shawna Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shawna

Shannon Patrick Colleen Brendan Kelly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shawna more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shawna at #6082 in the United States.

What do James and Shawna mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shawna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are James and Shawna boy or girl names?

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

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