James vs Sybil

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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Sybil

Girl #1,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prophetess, oracle"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,556
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Syb, Sibby

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sybil Rank #1,556

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1556 for Sybil.

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

Sybil ___

  • Sybil Rose
  • Sybil Jane
  • Sybil Marie
  • Sybil Claire
  • Sybil Anne
  • Sybil Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sybil

Edith Cora Adelaide Millicent Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sybil more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sybil at #1556 in the United States.

What do James and Sybil mean?

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

Are James and Sybil boy or girl names?

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

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