Asafe vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asafe

Boy #10,692 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who gathers, collector"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Ethiopian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,692
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Asa

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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

Asafe Rank #10,692
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10692 for Asafe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asafe ___

  • Asafe David
  • Asafe Emmanuel
  • Asafe Elijah
  • Asafe Samuel
  • Asafe Josiah
  • Asafe Nathan

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 Asafe

Ezra Miriam Caleb Abigail Levi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asafe or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Asafe at #10692 in the United States.

What do Asafe and James mean?

Asafe means "one who gathers, collector" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asafe and James boy or girl names?

Asafe is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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