Aman vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aman

Boy #2,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, safety, security"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Sikh Persian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,228
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ammo, Am

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Aman Rank #2,228
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2228 for Aman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aman ___

  • Aman Singh
  • Aman Kumar
  • Aman Ali
  • Aman Ibrahim
  • Aman Deep
  • Aman Preet

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 Aman

Simran Priya Arjun Harpreet Naveen

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aman or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aman at #2228 in the United States.

What do Aman and James mean?

Aman means "peace, safety, security" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aman and James boy or girl names?

Aman is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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