James vs Karas

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

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Karas

Boy #4,767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"war, battle"

Origin: Lithuanian/Baltic

Cultural Roots

Greek Lithuanian Latvian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,767
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Kar

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Karas Rank #4,767

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4767 for Karas.

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

Karas ___

  • Karas James
  • Karas Thomas
  • Karas Eli
  • Karas Cole
  • Karas Reed
  • Karas Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Karas

Lyra Maris Darius Andras Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Karas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Karas at #4767 in the United States.

What do James and Karas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Karas means "war, battle" (Lithuanian/Baltic origin).

Are James and Karas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Karas is primarily a boy name.

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