James vs Osher

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
Osher Rank #6,229

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6229 for Osher.

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

Osher ___

  • Osher James
  • Osher David
  • Osher Lee
  • Osher Benjamin
  • Osher Isaac
  • Osher Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Osher

Ezra Levi Miriam Adina Noam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Osher more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Osher at #6229 in the United States.

What do James and Osher mean?

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

Are James and Osher boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Osher is primarily a boy name.

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