James vs Ustin

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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Ustin

Boy #6,598 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"just, righteous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Russian Ukrainian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,598
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ust

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ustin Rank #6,598

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6598 for Ustin.

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

Ustin ___

  • Ustin James
  • Ustin Lee
  • Ustin Michael
  • Ustin Ray
  • Ustin Cole
  • Ustin Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ustin

Ember Cora Finn Lena Owen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ustin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ustin at #6598 in the United States.

What do James and Ustin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ustin means "just, righteous" (Latin origin).

Are James and Ustin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ustin is primarily a boy name.

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