James vs Union

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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Union

Boy #32,512 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the act of joining together, unity, oneness"

Origin: Latin unio (oneness)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,512
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Uni, Uni-bear

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Union Rank #32,512

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32512 for Union.

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

Union ___

  • Union James
  • Union Miles
  • Union Cole
  • Union Everett
  • Union Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Union

Liberty Justice Valor Honor True

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Union more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Union at #32512 in the United States.

What do James and Union mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Union means "the act of joining together, unity, oneness" (Latin unio (oneness) origin).

Are James and Union boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Union is primarily a boy name.

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