James vs Narek

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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Narek

Boy #4,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Narek, place of fire/pomegranate"

Origin: Armenian

Cultural Roots

Armenian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,232
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nare

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Narek Rank #4,232

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4232 for Narek.

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

Narek ___

  • Narek Aram
  • Narek Armen
  • Narek Vahe
  • Narek Tigran
  • Narek Davit
  • Narek Hagop

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Narek

Ani Arev Armen Tamar Lusine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Narek more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Narek at #4232 in the United States.

What do James and Narek mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Narek means "from Narek, place of fire/pomegranate" (Armenian origin).

Are James and Narek boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Narek is primarily a boy name.

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