Animesh 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

Animesh Rank #26,608
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #26608 for Animesh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Animesh ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Animesh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Animesh at #26608 in the United States.

What do Animesh and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Animesh and James boy or girl names?

Animesh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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