James vs Mihir

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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Mihir

Boy #3,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, sunshine, solar radiance"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian (Hindu) Gujarati Bengali Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,719
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mihi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mihir Rank #3,719

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3719 for Mihir.

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

Mihir ___

  • Mihir Kumar
  • Mihir Raj
  • Mihir Dev
  • Mihir Arjun
  • Mihir Vikram
  • Mihir Anand

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mihir

Rohan Arjun Priya Ananya Dhruv

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mihir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mihir at #3719 in the United States.

What do James and Mihir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mihir means "sun, sunshine, solar radiance" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Mihir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mihir is primarily a boy name.

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