Arsh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arsh

Boy #3,184 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine throne"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Indian Muslim Punjabi Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,184
Total SSA Count
38
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

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Popularity Comparison

Arsh Rank #3,184
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3184 for Arsh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arsh ___

  • Arsh Ali
  • Arsh Muhammad
  • Arsh Dev
  • Arsh Hassan
  • Arsh Singh
  • Arsh Raj

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 Arsh

Zara Aryan Riya Ali Leila

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arsh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arsh at #3184 in the United States.

What do Arsh and James mean?

Arsh means "divine throne" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arsh and James boy or girl names?

Arsh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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