Biju vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Biju

Boy #12,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victorious, triumphant (from Sanskrit vijaya)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Malayali Kerala South Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,372
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bij

Playground Safety Score

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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

Biju Rank #12,372
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12372 for Biju.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Biju ___

  • Biju Kumar
  • Biju Rajan
  • Biju Mohan
  • Biju Krishnan
  • Biju 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 Biju

Raju Sanu Liji Bindu Manu

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biju or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Biju at #12372 in the United States.

What do Biju and James mean?

Biju means "victorious, triumphant (from Sanskrit vijaya)" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Biju and James boy or girl names?

Biju is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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