James vs Mehar

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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Mehar

Girl #3,613 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Persian (Mithra)

Cultural Roots

Persian Punjabi Sikh Indian Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,613
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehr, Meh

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mehar Rank #3,613

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3613 for Mehar.

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

Mehar ___

  • Mehar Kaur
  • Mehar Singh
  • Mehar Preet
  • Mehar Deep
  • Mehar Jot
  • Mehar Leen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mehar

Navpreet Gurpreet Amrit Harpreet Simran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mehar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mehar at #3613 in the United States.

What do James and Mehar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mehar means "sun" (Persian (Mithra) origin).

Are James and Mehar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mehar is primarily a girl name.

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