James vs Stefanie

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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Stefanie

Girl #5,368 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, garland"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Dutch Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,368
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Stef, Steffi, Stevie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Stefanie Rank #5,368

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5368 for Stefanie.

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

Stefanie ___

  • Stefanie Marie
  • Stefanie Anne
  • Stefanie Louise
  • Stefanie Grace
  • Stefanie Rose
  • Stefanie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Stefanie

Katrin Monika Claudia Michael Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Stefanie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stefanie at #5368 in the United States.

What do James and Stefanie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Stefanie means "crown, garland" (Greek origin).

Are James and Stefanie boy or girl names?

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

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