Gurfateh 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

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Popularity Comparison

Gurfateh Rank #3,992
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3992 for Gurfateh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gurfateh ___

  • Gurfateh Singh
  • Gurfateh Preet
  • Gurfateh Deep
  • Gurfateh Jot
  • Gurfateh Roop

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gurfateh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gurfateh at #3992 in the United States.

What do Gurfateh and James mean?

Gurfateh means "victory of the Guru" (Punjabi origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gurfateh and James boy or girl names?

Gurfateh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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