James vs Minesh

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

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Minesh Rank #40,884

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #40884 for Minesh.

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

Minesh ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Minesh

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Minesh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Minesh at #40884 in the United States.

What do James and Minesh mean?

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

Are James and Minesh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Minesh is primarily a boy name.

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