James vs Sire

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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Sire

Boy #1,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, father, sovereign"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,681
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sire Rank #1,681

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1681 for Sire.

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

Sire ___

  • Sire Jackson
  • Sire James
  • Sire Alexander
  • Sire Emmanuel
  • Sire Xavier
  • Sire Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sire

Reign Legend Dior Major Royalty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sire more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sire at #1681 in the United States.

What do James and Sire mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin).

Are James and Sire boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sire is primarily a boy name.

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