James vs Siyon

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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Siyon

Boy #4,706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dry place, sunny place"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Ethiopian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,706
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Siy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Siyon Rank #4,706

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4706 for Siyon.

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

Siyon ___

  • Siyon Eli
  • Siyon David
  • Siyon Michael
  • Siyon Asher
  • Siyon Benjamin
  • Siyon Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Siyon

Zara Eliyah Miriam Amos Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Siyon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Siyon at #4706 in the United States.

What do James and Siyon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Siyon means "dry place, sunny place" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Siyon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Siyon is primarily a boy name.

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