Amogh 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

Popularity Comparison

Amogh Rank #6,170
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6170 for Amogh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amogh ___

  • Amogh Raj
  • Amogh Dev
  • Amogh Vikram
  • Amogh Arjun
  • Amogh Shiv
  • Amogh Kumar

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 Amogh

Arjun Vivaan Ishaan Kavya Ananya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amogh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amogh at #6170 in the United States.

What do Amogh and James mean?

Amogh means "infallible, never failing, not in vain" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amogh and James boy or girl names?

Amogh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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