James vs Stavros

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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Stavros

Boy #5,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cross, the Christian cross"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Greek-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,557
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stav, Stavro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Stavros Rank #5,557

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5557 for Stavros.

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

Stavros ___

  • Stavros Nikos
  • Stavros Andreas
  • Stavros Konstantinos
  • Stavros Giorgos
  • Stavros Petros
  • Stavros Alexandros

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Stavros

Nikos Alexis Kostas Elena Dimitra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Stavros more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stavros at #5557 in the United States.

What do James and Stavros mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Stavros means "cross, the Christian cross" (Greek origin).

Are James and Stavros boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Stavros is primarily a boy name.

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