James vs Sirus

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
Sirus Rank #6,665

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6665 for Sirus.

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

Sirus ___

  • Sirus James
  • Sirus Alexander
  • Sirus Michael
  • Sirus William
  • Sirus Lee
  • Sirus Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sirus

Darius Xerxes Aryan Yasmin Shirin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sirus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sirus at #6665 in the United States.

What do James and Sirus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sirus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are James and Sirus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sirus is primarily a boy name.

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