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James vs Ramaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,583
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ramaj

Boy #5,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who throws arrows"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,322
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #2,583
Ramaj Rank #5,322

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #5322 for Ramaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ramaj more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Ramaj at #5322 in the United States.

What do James and Ramaj mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ramaj means "one who throws arrows" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Ramaj boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Ramaj is primarily a boy name.

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