Agasthya vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agasthya

Boy #3,679 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"he who humbles mountains"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Tamil Sri Lankan Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,679
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Agassi, Agast

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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

Agasthya Rank #3,679
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3679 for Agasthya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agasthya ___

  • Agasthya Kumar
  • Agasthya Rajan
  • Agasthya Vikram
  • Agasthya Surya
  • Agasthya Mohan
  • Agasthya Narayanan

James ___

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

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agasthya or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Agasthya at #3679 in the United States.

What do Agasthya and James mean?

Agasthya means "he who humbles mountains" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Agasthya and James boy or girl names?

Agasthya is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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