James vs Pardeep

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
Pardeep Rank #25,556

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25556 for Pardeep.

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

Pardeep ___

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 Pardeep

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pardeep more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pardeep at #25556 in the United States.

What do James and Pardeep mean?

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

Are James and Pardeep boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pardeep is primarily a boy name.

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