Gor vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gor

Boy #6,672 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hero, warrior"

Origin: Old Armenian

Cultural Roots

Armenian Caucasian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,672
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Gor Rank #6,672
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6672 for Gor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gor ___

  • Gor Armen
  • Gor Saro
  • Gor Vartan
  • Gor Haig
  • Gor Ara
  • Gor Leon

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 Gor

Armen Anahit Siran Vartan Tamar

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gor or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gor at #6672 in the United States.

What do Gor and James mean?

Gor means "hero, warrior" (Old Armenian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gor and James boy or girl names?

Gor is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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