Garak 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

Garak Rank #41,644
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #41644 for Garak.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Garak ___

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 Garak

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garak or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Garak at #41644 in the United States.

What do Garak and James mean?

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

Are Garak and James boy or girl names?

Garak is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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