Irfan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irfan

Boy #5,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"knowledge, wisdom, awareness"

Origin: Arabic (arafa)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,596
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irfy

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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

Irfan Rank #5,596
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5596 for Irfan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irfan ___

  • Irfan Ali
  • Irfan Hassan
  • Irfan Khalid
  • Irfan Tariq
  • Irfan Bilal
  • Irfan Zaid

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 Irfan

Amira Yasmin Fatima Bilal Tariq

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irfan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Irfan at #5596 in the United States.

What do Irfan and James mean?

Irfan means "knowledge, wisdom, awareness" (Arabic (arafa) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irfan and James boy or girl names?

Irfan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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