Azar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azar

Boy #4,358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fire"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Azerbaijani Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,358
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az

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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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Popularity Comparison

Azar Rank #4,358
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4358 for Azar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azar ___

  • Azar Reza
  • Azar Ali
  • Azar Cyrus
  • Azar Darius
  • Azar James

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 Azar

Cyrus Darius Shirin Nadia Rostam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azar at #4358 in the United States.

What do Azar and James mean?

Azar means "fire" (Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azar and James boy or girl names?

Azar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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