James vs Parsa

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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Parsa

Boy #4,869 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devout, pious, pure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,869
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Par

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Parsa Rank #4,869

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4869 for Parsa.

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

Parsa ___

  • Parsa Darius
  • Parsa Cyrus
  • Parsa Reza
  • Parsa Ali
  • Parsa Kian
  • Parsa James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Parsa

Cyrus Darius Kian Arya Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Parsa more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Parsa at #4869 in the United States.

What do James and Parsa mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Parsa means "devout, pious, pure" (Persian origin).

Are James and Parsa boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Parsa is primarily a boy name.

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