Hiraeth vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiraeth

Boy #14,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist"

Origin: Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,537
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hir

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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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Popularity Comparison

Hiraeth Rank #14,537
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14537 for Hiraeth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hiraeth ___

  • Hiraeth Owen
  • Hiraeth Rhys
  • Hiraeth Emrys
  • Hiraeth Gethin
  • Hiraeth Lloyd

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Anwen Cariad Seren Llewyn

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiraeth or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hiraeth at #14537 in the United States.

What do Hiraeth and James mean?

Hiraeth means "a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist" (Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiraeth and James boy or girl names?

Hiraeth is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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