James vs Simone

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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Simone

Girl #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, listening"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Italian Brazilian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,040
Total SSA Count
241
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sim, Mona

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Simone Rank #1,040

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1040 for Simone.

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

Simone ___

  • Simone Grace
  • Simone Marie
  • Simone Claire
  • Simone Louise
  • Simone Elise
  • Simone Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Simone

Celeste Margot Dominique Marcel Andre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Simone more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Simone at #1040 in the United States.

What do James and Simone mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Simone means "one who hears, listening" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are James and Simone boy or girl names?

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

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