James vs Siah

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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Siah

Boy #4,612 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,612
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Siah Rank #4,612

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4612 for Siah.

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

Siah ___

  • Siah James
  • Siah Emmanuel
  • Siah Cole
  • Siah Robert
  • Siah Marcus
  • Siah Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Siah

Zion Elijah Nova Aria Micah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Siah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Siah at #4612 in the United States.

What do James and Siah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Siah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Siah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Siah is primarily a boy name.

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