Faris vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faris

Boy #1,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Persia (place name)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Malaysian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,452
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Far, Fay, Faie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Faris Rank #1,452
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1452 for Faris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faris ___

  • Faris Ali
  • Faris Hassan
  • Faris Malik
  • Faris Ibrahim
  • Faris Yusuf
  • Faris Tariq

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 Faris

Layla Nour Zara Tariq Yasmin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Faris at #1452 in the United States.

What do Faris and James mean?

Faris means "Persia (place name)" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Faris and James boy or girl names?

Faris is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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