James vs Stiven

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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Stiven

Boy #4,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, garland"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Albanian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,928
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Stiv, Sti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Stiven Rank #4,928

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4928 for Stiven.

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

Stiven ___

  • Stiven Alejandro
  • Stiven Miguel
  • Stiven Luis
  • Stiven Carlos
  • Stiven Rafael
  • Stiven Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Stiven

Kevin Brian Dylan Ivan Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Stiven more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stiven at #4928 in the United States.

What do James and Stiven mean?

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

Are James and Stiven boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Stiven is primarily a boy name.

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