Aviraj 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

Aviraj Rank #3,079
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3079 for Aviraj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aviraj ___

  • Aviraj Kumar
  • Aviraj Dev
  • Aviraj Raj
  • Aviraj Singh
  • Aviraj Prakash
  • Aviraj Arjun

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 Aviraj

Arya Anika Veer Aditya Priya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aviraj or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aviraj at #3079 in the United States.

What do Aviraj and James mean?

Aviraj means "king of the sun" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aviraj and James boy or girl names?

Aviraj is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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