Hau vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hau

Boy #9,846 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,846
Total SSA Count: 9

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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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Maverick Jeremiah Michael Theodore

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Popularity Comparison

Hau Rank #9,846

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9846 for Hau.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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James ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hau or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hau at #9846 in the United States.

What do Hau and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hau and James boy or girl names?

Hau is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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