Agan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agan

Boy #34,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"field, open meadow"

Origin: Turkic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,347
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aga

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Agan Rank #34,347
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34347 for Agan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agan ___

  • Agan James
  • Agan Lee
  • Agan Ray
  • Agan Cole
  • Agan Ali
  • Agan Han

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 Agan

Miran Arda Emir Alara Lara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Agan at #34347 in the United States.

What do Agan and James mean?

Agan means "field, open meadow" (Turkic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Agan and James boy or girl names?

Agan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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