Gursher 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gursher Rank #13,824
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13824 for Gursher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gursher ___

  • Gursher Singh
  • Gursher Pal
  • Gursher Preet
  • Gursher Deep
  • Gursher Jit

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gursher or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gursher at #13824 in the United States.

What do Gursher and James mean?

Gursher means "wise and brave" (Punjabi origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gursher and James boy or girl names?

Gursher is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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