Hari vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hari

Boy #3,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"epithet of Vishnu, golden, yellow"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,227
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Hari Rank #3,227
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3227 for Hari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hari ___

  • Hari Prasad
  • Hari Krishna
  • Hari Om
  • Hari Dev
  • Hari Raj
  • Hari Nath

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 Hari

Arjun Priya Devi Vishnu Lakshmi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hari or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hari at #3227 in the United States.

What do Hari and James mean?

Hari means "epithet of Vishnu, golden, yellow" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hari and James boy or girl names?

Hari is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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