Anh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anh

Girl #6,405 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light, brilliance, radiance"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,405
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Anh Rank #6,405
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6405 for Anh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anh ___

  • Anh Linh
  • Anh Thu
  • Anh Ngoc
  • Anh Mai
  • Anh Phuong
  • Anh Huong

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 Anh

Linh Minh Thu Lan Duc

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anh at #6405 in the United States.

What do Anh and James mean?

Anh means "light, brilliance, radiance" (Vietnamese origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anh and James boy or girl names?

Anh is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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