James vs Sirius

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
Sirius Rank #2,650

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2650 for Sirius.

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

Sirius ___

  • Sirius James
  • Sirius Orion
  • Sirius Leo
  • Sirius Caspian
  • Sirius Felix
  • Sirius William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sirius

Orion Luna Lyra Remus Rigel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sirius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sirius at #2650 in the United States.

What do James and Sirius mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sirius means "glowing, scorching" (Greek origin).

Are James and Sirius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sirius is primarily a boy name.

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