Arth vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arth

Boy #5,196 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Proto-Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,196
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Artie, Art

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arth Rank #5,196
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5196 for Arth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arth ___

  • Arth James
  • Arth William
  • Arth Lee
  • Arth John
  • Arth Edward
  • Arth Robert

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 Arth

Rhys Owen Gwyneth Bronwen Evan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arth or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arth at #5196 in the United States.

What do Arth and James mean?

Arth means "bear" (Proto-Celtic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arth and James boy or girl names?

Arth is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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