Aras vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aras

Boy #3,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle, swift and free"

Origin: Kurdish

Cultural Roots

Kurdish Turkish Persian Armenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,142
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ara

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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

Aras Rank #3,142
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3142 for Aras.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aras ___

  • Aras Dilan
  • Aras Soran
  • Aras Renas
  • Aras Bilal
  • Aras Omar
  • Aras Karim

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 Aras

Roj Sivan Dilan Arya Shirin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aras or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aras at #3142 in the United States.

What do Aras and James mean?

Aras means "eagle, swift and free" (Kurdish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aras and James boy or girl names?

Aras is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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