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James vs Liham

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Liham Rank #6,616

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Liham more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do James and Liham mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are James and Liham boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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