Ishir vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ishir

Boy #5,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, mighty, powerful"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,690
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ish

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ishir Rank #5,690
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5690 for Ishir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ishir ___

  • Ishir Dev
  • Ishir Raj
  • Ishir Arjun
  • Ishir Veer
  • Ishir Jay
  • Ishir Kiran

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 Ishir

Aryan Kiran Anaya Priya Zara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ishir or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ishir at #5690 in the United States.

What do Ishir and James mean?

Ishir means "strong, mighty, powerful" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishir and James boy or girl names?

Ishir is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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