James vs Sivan

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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Sivan

Girl #6,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"third Hebrew month (May-June)"

Origin: Hebrew/Akkadian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,588
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sivi, Siv

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sivan Rank #6,588

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6588 for Sivan.

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

Sivan ___

  • Sivan Rose
  • Sivan Noa
  • Sivan Grace
  • Sivan Lia
  • Sivan Avital
  • Sivan Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sivan

Noa Tamar Ariel Ofri Yael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sivan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sivan at #6588 in the United States.

What do James and Sivan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sivan means "third Hebrew month (May-June)" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin).

Are James and Sivan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sivan is primarily a girl name.

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