James vs Sion

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
Sion Rank #3,680

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3680 for Sion.

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

Sion ___

  • Sion Rhys
  • Sion Emrys
  • Sion Wyn
  • Sion Morgan
  • Sion Gareth
  • Sion Huw

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sion

Rhys Emrys Gwenllian Seren Aled

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sion at #3680 in the United States.

What do James and Sion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sion means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are James and Sion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sion is primarily a boy name.

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