James vs Mehran

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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Mehran

Boy #3,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, love, benevolence"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Afghan Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,922
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehr, Ran

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mehran Rank #3,922

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3922 for Mehran.

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

Mehran ___

  • Mehran Ali
  • Mehran Reza
  • Mehran Dariush
  • Mehran Cyrus
  • Mehran Aryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mehran

Dariush Arash Cyrus Shireen Nasrin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mehran more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mehran at #3922 in the United States.

What do James and Mehran mean?

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

Are James and Mehran boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mehran is primarily a boy name.

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