Agam vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agam

Boy #3,523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep, unfathomable, beyond reach"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Jain

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,523
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ag

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Agam Rank #3,523
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3523 for Agam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agam ___

  • Agam Dev
  • Agam Raj
  • Agam Kumar
  • Agam Prakash
  • Agam Nath
  • Agam Anand

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 Agam

Arav Ansh Priya Ishaan Kavya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agam or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Agam at #3523 in the United States.

What do Agam and James mean?

Agam means "deep, unfathomable, beyond reach" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Agam and James boy or girl names?

Agam is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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