James vs Sincere

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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Sincere

Boy #605 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"genuine, honest, without deceit"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#605
Total SSA Count
471
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sin, Cere, Si

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sincere Rank #605

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #605 for Sincere.

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

Sincere ___

  • Sincere James
  • Sincere Malik
  • Sincere Elijah
  • Sincere Isaiah
  • Sincere Deon
  • Sincere Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sincere

Royal Noble Reign Justice Legacy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sincere more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sincere at #605 in the United States.

What do James and Sincere mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sincere means "genuine, honest, without deceit" (Latin origin).

Are James and Sincere boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sincere is primarily a boy name.

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