Baz vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baz

Boy #6,587 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Sebaste (via Sebastian)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,587
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Baz Rank #6,587
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6587 for Baz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baz ___

  • Baz James
  • Baz William
  • Baz Thomas
  • Baz George
  • Baz Henry
  • Baz Oliver

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 Baz

Oz Maz Raz Jaz Toby

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baz or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Baz at #6587 in the United States.

What do Baz and James mean?

Baz means "from Sebaste (via Sebastian)" (Latin/Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baz and James boy or girl names?

Baz is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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