Abhay vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abhay

Boy #3,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fearless, without fear"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,070
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abhi

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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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Popularity Comparison

Abhay Rank #3,070
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3070 for Abhay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abhay ___

  • Abhay Kumar
  • Abhay Singh
  • Abhay Raj
  • Abhay Dev
  • Abhay Nath
  • Abhay Prakash

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abhay

Priya Ananya Arjun Ishaan Kavya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abhay or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abhay at #3070 in the United States.

What do Abhay and James mean?

Abhay means "fearless, without fear" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abhay and James boy or girl names?

Abhay is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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