Gurbaaz vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gurbaaz

Boy #2,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"falcon of the Guru, brave warrior of the Guru"

Origin: Punjabi

Cultural Roots

Punjabi Sikh Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,334
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Baaz, Gu

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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

Gurbaaz Rank #2,334
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2334 for Gurbaaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gurbaaz ___

  • Gurbaaz Singh
  • Gurbaaz Preet
  • Gurbaaz Deep
  • Gurbaaz Pal

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gurbaaz

Simran Harpreet Navjot Gurpreet Amrit

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gurbaaz or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gurbaaz at #2334 in the United States.

What do Gurbaaz and James mean?

Gurbaaz means "falcon of the Guru, brave warrior of the Guru" (Punjabi origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gurbaaz and James boy or girl names?

Gurbaaz is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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