Arash vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arash

Boy #6,324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Iranian/Persian Afghan Tajik Persian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,324
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arsh, Aro

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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

Arash Rank #6,324
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6324 for Arash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arash ___

  • Arash Dariush
  • Arash Reza
  • Arash Kian
  • Arash Jamshid
  • Arash Ali
  • Arash Cyrus

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 Arash

Dara Shireen Cyrus Neda Parisa

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arash or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arash at #6324 in the United States.

What do Arash and James mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arash and James boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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