James vs Susana

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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Susana

Girl #2,325 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily, rose"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,325
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Susi, Susu, Sana

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Susana Rank #2,325

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2325 for Susana.

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

Susana ___

  • Susana Maria
  • Susana Isabel
  • Susana Rosa
  • Susana Elena
  • Susana Carmen
  • Susana Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Susana

Catalina Elena Valentina Isabela Pablo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Susana more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Susana at #2325 in the United States.

What do James and Susana mean?

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

Are James and Susana boy or girl names?

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

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