James vs Kamran

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

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Kamran

Boy #2,765 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one whose desires are fulfilled"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian/Persian Pakistani Afghani South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,765
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kamran Rank #2,765

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2765 for Kamran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Kamran ___

  • Kamran Ali
  • Kamran Hassan
  • Kamran Reza
  • Kamran Darius
  • Kamran Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamran

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Asha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamran more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamran at #2765 in the United States.

What do James and Kamran mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kamran means "one whose desires are fulfilled" (Persian origin).

Are James and Kamran boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kamran is primarily a boy name.

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