Gohan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gohan

Boy #2,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cooked rice, meal"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Anime fan communities

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,450
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Go

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gohan Rank #2,450
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2450 for Gohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gohan ___

  • Gohan Ray
  • Gohan James
  • Gohan Lee
  • Gohan Kai
  • Gohan Ren
  • Gohan Zane

James ___

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

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If you choose Gohan

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gohan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gohan at #2450 in the United States.

What do Gohan and James mean?

Gohan means "cooked rice, meal" (Japanese origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gohan and James boy or girl names?

Gohan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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