Farzad vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farzad

Boy #6,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"splendid, of radiant birth"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Tajik Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,484
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Farz, Zad

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Farzad Rank #6,484
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6484 for Farzad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farzad ___

  • Farzad Ali
  • Farzad Reza
  • Farzad Dariush
  • Farzad Cyrus
  • Farzad Kamran
  • Farzad Nima

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Farzad

Arash Dariush Nadia Shirin Leila

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farzad or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Farzad at #6484 in the United States.

What do Farzad and James mean?

Farzad means "splendid, of radiant birth" (Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Farzad and James boy or girl names?

Farzad is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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