Haze 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

Haze Rank #1,660
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1660 for Haze.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haze ___

  • Haze James
  • Haze Alexander
  • Haze Lee
  • Haze River
  • Haze Cole
  • Haze August

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 Haze

Blaze Storm River Sage Ash

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haze or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Haze at #1660 in the United States.

What do Haze and James mean?

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

Are Haze and James boy or girl names?

Haze is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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