James vs Parth

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

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Parth

Boy #3,220 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"prince of the Parthians"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,220
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Par, Pay, Paie

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Parth Rank #3,220

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3220 for Parth.

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

Parth ___

  • Parth Raj
  • Parth Kumar
  • Parth Dev
  • Parth Vir
  • Parth Neel
  • Parth Arjun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Parth

Aryan Dhruv Kavya Priya Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Parth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Parth at #3220 in the United States.

What do James and Parth mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Parth means "prince of the Parthians" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Parth boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Parth is primarily a boy name.

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