Baaz vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baaz

Boy #5,859 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"falcon; hawk"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Urdu South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,859
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Baz

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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

Baaz Rank #5,859
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5859 for Baaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baaz ___

  • Baaz Ali
  • Baaz Hassan
  • Baaz Omar
  • Baaz Raza
  • Baaz Kareem
  • Baaz Tariq

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 Baaz

Zara Hamza Layla Daniyal Aisha

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baaz or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Baaz at #5859 in the United States.

What do Baaz and James mean?

Baaz means "falcon; hawk" (Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baaz and James boy or girl names?

Baaz is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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