James vs Mirza

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

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Mirza

Boy #5,997 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, son of a lord"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Turkish South Asian Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,997
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mir

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mirza Rank #5,997

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5997 for Mirza.

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

Mirza ___

  • Mirza James
  • Mirza Alexander
  • Mirza David
  • Mirza John
  • Mirza Thomas
  • Mirza William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mirza

Reza Darius Cyrus Layla Yasmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mirza more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mirza at #5997 in the United States.

What do James and Mirza mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mirza means "prince, son of a lord" (Persian origin).

Are James and Mirza boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mirza is primarily a boy name.

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