Ansh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansh

Boy #1,886 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a part, portion, share"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,886
Total SSA Count
85
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

Ansh Rank #1,886
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1886 for Ansh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ansh ___

  • Ansh Raj
  • Ansh Dev
  • Ansh Kumar
  • Ansh Vikram
  • Ansh Aryan
  • Ansh Neel

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 Ansh

Arya Ananya Dhruv Riya Veer

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ansh at #1886 in the United States.

What do Ansh and James mean?

Ansh means "a part, portion, share" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ansh and James boy or girl names?

Ansh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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