James vs Susannah

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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Susannah

Girl #2,715 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily, graceful lily"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,715
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Susie, Suse, Hannah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Susannah Rank #2,715

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2715 for Susannah.

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

Susannah ___

  • Susannah Grace
  • Susannah Mae
  • Susannah Jane
  • Susannah Claire
  • Susannah Rose
  • Susannah Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Susannah

Josephine Harriet Eliza Nathaniel Solomon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Susannah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Susannah at #2715 in the United States.

What do James and Susannah mean?

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

Are James and Susannah boy or girl names?

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

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