Anirudh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anirudh

Boy #4,709 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unstoppable, unobstructed"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Telugu Kannada

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,709
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ani, Rudh, Anu

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Anirudh Rank #4,709
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4709 for Anirudh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anirudh ___

  • Anirudh Kumar
  • Anirudh Raj
  • Anirudh Dev
  • Anirudh Vikram
  • Anirudh Arjun
  • Anirudh Krishna

James ___

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

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anirudh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anirudh at #4709 in the United States.

What do Anirudh and James mean?

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

Are Anirudh and James boy or girl names?

Anirudh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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