James vs Meher

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

✓ All Clear
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Meher

Girl #3,853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, benevolence"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Zoroastrian Indian Parsi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,853
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehr

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Meher Rank #3,853

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3853 for Meher.

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

Meher ___

  • Meher Noor
  • Meher Alia
  • Meher Zara
  • Meher Farida
  • Meher Shirin
  • Meher Nasrin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Meher

Darius Cyrus Yasmin Aryaman Fara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Meher more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Meher at #3853 in the United States.

What do James and Meher mean?

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

Are James and Meher boy or girl names?

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

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