Chantha 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

Chantha Rank #16,190
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16190 for Chantha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chantha ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Chantha

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chantha or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chantha at #16190 in the United States.

What do Chantha and James mean?

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

Are Chantha and James boy or girl names?

Chantha is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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