James vs Manraj

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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Manraj

Boy #4,195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king of the mind, ruler of the heart"

Origin: Sanskrit/Punjabi

Cultural Roots

Punjabi Sikh Indian South Asian Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,195
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Manny, Raj, Mann

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Manraj Rank #4,195

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4195 for Manraj.

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

Manraj ___

  • Manraj Singh
  • Manraj Pal
  • Manraj Deep
  • Manraj Preet
  • Manraj Jot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Manraj

Simran Gurpreet Navdeep Harmeet Jaspreet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Manraj more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Manraj at #4195 in the United States.

What do James and Manraj mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Manraj means "king of the mind, ruler of the heart" (Sanskrit/Punjabi origin).

Are James and Manraj boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Manraj is primarily a boy name.

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