James vs Shigeki

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
Shigeki Rank #9,235

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9235 for Shigeki.

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

Shigeki ___

  • Shigeki Kenji
  • Shigeki Takashi
  • Shigeki Hiroshi
  • Shigeki Masaru
  • Shigeki Ryota

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shigeki

Shigeto Keiko Haruki Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shigeki more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shigeki at #9235 in the United States.

What do James and Shigeki mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shigeki means "prosperous tree or thriving tree" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Shigeki boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shigeki is primarily a boy name.

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