James vs Oasis

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
Oasis Rank #6,044

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6044 for Oasis.

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

Oasis ___

  • Oasis Rain
  • Oasis Sage
  • Oasis Pearl
  • Oasis River
  • Oasis Grace
  • Oasis Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Oasis

River Sage Phoenix Cove Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Oasis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Oasis at #6044 in the United States.

What do James and Oasis mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Oasis means "fertile refuge in a desert" (Egyptian-Greek origin).

Are James and Oasis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Oasis is primarily a girl name.

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