Guhan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guhan

Boy #6,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cave dweller, one who lives in the cave"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Tamil Indian Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,114
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gu, Guha

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Guhan Rank #6,114
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6114 for Guhan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guhan ___

  • Guhan Kumar
  • Guhan Raj
  • Guhan Dev
  • Guhan Arjun
  • Guhan Kiran
  • Guhan Vikram

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 Guhan

Arjun Kavya Priya Siddharth Ananya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guhan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Guhan at #6114 in the United States.

What do Guhan and James mean?

Guhan means "cave dweller, one who lives in the cave" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Guhan and James boy or girl names?

Guhan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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