James vs Madhav

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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Madhav

Boy #3,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born in spring; sweet as honey"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,435
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madhu, Mads

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Madhav Rank #3,435

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3435 for Madhav.

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

Madhav ___

  • Madhav Raj
  • Madhav Kumar
  • Madhav Arjun
  • Madhav Vijay
  • Madhav Dev
  • Madhav Anand

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Madhav

Arjun Kiran Riya Priya Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Madhav more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Madhav at #3435 in the United States.

What do James and Madhav mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Madhav means "born in spring; sweet as honey" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Madhav boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Madhav is primarily a boy name.

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