James vs Oba

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
Oba Rank #28,732

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28732 for Oba.

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

Oba ___

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 Oba

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Oba more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Oba at #28732 in the United States.

What do James and Oba mean?

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

Are James and Oba boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Oba is primarily a boy name.

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