Faraji 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

Faraji Rank #27,623
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27623 for Faraji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faraji ___

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 Faraji

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faraji or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Faraji at #27623 in the United States.

What do Faraji and James mean?

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

Are Faraji and James boy or girl names?

Faraji is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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