James vs Sienna

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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Sienna

Girl #139 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"reddish-brown earth pigment"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#139
Total SSA Count
2,113
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si, Sisi, Enna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sienna Rank #139

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #139 for Sienna.

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

Sienna ___

  • Sienna Rose
  • Sienna Grace
  • Sienna Mae
  • Sienna Pearl
  • Sienna Faith
  • Sienna Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sienna

Stella Luna Leo Marco Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sienna more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sienna at #139 in the United States.

What do James and Sienna mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sienna means "reddish-brown earth pigment" (Italian origin).

Are James and Sienna boy or girl names?

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

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