Chaz 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

Chaz Rank #2,801
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2801 for Chaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chaz ___

  • Chaz Michael
  • Chaz Dean
  • Chaz Lee
  • Chaz Anthony
  • Chaz Wayne
  • Chaz 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 Chaz

Blake Tess Bex Jax Skye

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chaz or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chaz at #2801 in the United States.

What do Chaz and James mean?

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

Are Chaz and James boy or girl names?

Chaz is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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