James vs Xion

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

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Xion

Boy #1,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"invented name; light or replica"

Origin: Modern

Cultural Roots

American Japanese gaming culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,739
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Xi, Xio

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Xion Rank #1,739

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1739 for Xion.

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

Xion ___

  • Xion James
  • Xion Lee
  • Xion Alexander
  • Xion Michael
  • Xion Ray
  • Xion Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Xion

Zion Axel Kira Nova Ryu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Xion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Xion at #1739 in the United States.

What do James and Xion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Xion means "invented name; light or replica" (Modern origin).

Are James and Xion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Xion is primarily a boy name.

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