Aswin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aswin

Boy #43,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Seventh Hindu calendar month"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,800
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash, Ashy, Win

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aswin Rank #43,800
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #43800 for Aswin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aswin ___

  • Aswin Kumar
  • Aswin Dev
  • Aswin Raj
  • Aswin Arjun
  • Aswin Vikram
  • Aswin Nair

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 Aswin

Arjun Kavya Deva Meera Vikram

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aswin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aswin at #43800 in the United States.

What do Aswin and James mean?

Aswin means "Seventh Hindu calendar month" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aswin and James boy or girl names?

Aswin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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