James vs Napat

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Napat Rank #42,996

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42996 for Napat.

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

Napat ___

  • Napat Sirat
  • Napat Chai
  • Napat Korn
  • Napat Piti
  • Napat Aroon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Napat

Nattapong Nissa Natnicha Kamon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Napat more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Napat at #42996 in the United States.

What do James and Napat mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Napat means "lord of men" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Napat boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Napat is primarily a boy name.

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