James vs Sue

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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Sue

Boy #7,520 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,520
Total SSA Count
11

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sue Rank #7,520

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7520 for Sue.

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

Sue ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sue

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sue more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sue at #7520 in the United States.

What do James and Sue mean?

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

Are James and Sue boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sue is primarily a boy name.

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