James vs Syncere

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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Syncere

Boy #1,059 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"genuine, authentic, honest"

Origin: Latin sincerus

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,059
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sync, Sy, Cere

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Syncere Rank #1,059

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1059 for Syncere.

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

Syncere ___

  • Syncere James
  • Syncere Xavier
  • Syncere Emmanuel
  • Syncere Leon
  • Syncere Maurice
  • Syncere Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Syncere

Amari Zion Messiah Reign Legend

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Syncere more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Syncere at #1059 in the United States.

What do James and Syncere mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Syncere means "genuine, authentic, honest" (Latin sincerus origin).

Are James and Syncere boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Syncere is primarily a boy name.

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