Farrah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farrah

Girl #1,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness, delight"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Persian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,151
Total SSA Count
209
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fara, Far

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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

Farrah Rank #1,151
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1151 for Farrah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farrah ___

  • Farrah Lynn
  • Farrah Michelle
  • Farrah Jade
  • Farrah Rose
  • Farrah Nicole
  • Farrah Elise

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 Farrah

Jenna Nadia Layla Omar Khalil

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farrah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Farrah at #1151 in the United States.

What do Farrah and James mean?

Farrah means "joy, happiness, delight" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Farrah and James boy or girl names?

Farrah is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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