Arath vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Arath Rank #3,015
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3015 for Arath.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arath ___

  • Arath James
  • Arath Cole
  • Arath Xavier
  • Arath Dean
  • Arath Finn
  • Arath Cruz

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 Arath

Caspian Lyra Zephyr Sable Orion

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arath or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arath at #3015 in the United States.

What do Arath and James mean?

Arath means "noble, virtuous" (Celtic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arath and James boy or girl names?

Arath is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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