Fateh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fateh

Boy #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conqueror, opener of doors"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Punjabi Indian Pakistani Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fay, Faie, Fatkins

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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

Fateh Rank #2,192
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2192 for Fateh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fateh ___

  • Fateh Singh
  • Fateh Ali
  • Fateh Khan
  • Fateh Hassan
  • Fateh Ahmad
  • Fateh Ibrahim

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 Fateh

Amir Zara Noor Rayan Safa

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fateh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fateh at #2192 in the United States.

What do Fateh and James mean?

Fateh means "conqueror, opener of doors" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fateh and James boy or girl names?

Fateh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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