James vs Sione

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

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Sione

Boy #3,969 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Samoan

Cultural Roots

Samoan Tongan New Zealand Australian Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,969
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sione Rank #3,969

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3969 for Sione.

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

Sione ___

  • Sione James
  • Sione David
  • Sione Michael
  • Sione Faleolo
  • Sione Taufa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sione

Tala Moana Lani Malo Keoni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sione more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sione at #3969 in the United States.

What do James and Sione mean?

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

Are James and Sione boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sione is primarily a boy name.

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