James vs Xaire

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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Xaire

Boy #3,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rejoice, hail, greetings"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Modern invented Greek influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,123
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Xai, Zai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Xaire Rank #3,123

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3123 for Xaire.

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

Xaire ___

  • Xaire James
  • Xaire Leo
  • Xaire Kai
  • Xaire Eli
  • Xaire Deon
  • Xaire Ace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Xaire

Zion Xander Amara Ryker Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Xaire more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Xaire at #3123 in the United States.

What do James and Xaire mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Xaire means "rejoice, hail, greetings" (Greek origin).

Are James and Xaire boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Xaire is primarily a boy name.

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