Anurag vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anurag

Boy #8,809 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"love, attachment, devotion"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Bengali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,809
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Anu, Ragu

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Anurag Rank #8,809
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8809 for Anurag.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anurag ___

  • Anurag Kumar
  • Anurag Raj
  • Anurag Dev
  • Anurag Sharma
  • Anurag Singh

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 Anurag

Ananya Arjun Priya Rohit Kavya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anurag or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anurag at #8809 in the United States.

What do Anurag and James mean?

Anurag means "love, attachment, devotion" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anurag and James boy or girl names?

Anurag is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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