Alireza vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Alireza Rank #26,987
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #26987 for Alireza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alireza ___

  • Alireza Hassan
  • Alireza Mohammad
  • Alireza Karim
  • Alireza Amir
  • Alireza Farhad
  • Alireza Darius

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 Alireza

Fatima Maryam Hassan Hussein Zahra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alireza or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alireza at #26987 in the United States.

What do Alireza and James mean?

Alireza means "exalted, noble" (Arabic Ali origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alireza and James boy or girl names?

Alireza is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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