James vs Perman

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

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Perman

Boy #16,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"command, edict, royal decree"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Central Asian Uyghur Kazakh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,292
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per, Perry

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Perman Rank #16,292

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16292 for Perman.

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

Perman ___

  • Perman Ali
  • Perman Hasan
  • Perman Yusuf
  • Perman Ibrahim
  • Perman Karim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Perman

Timur Amir Zara Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Perman more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Perman at #16292 in the United States.

What do James and Perman mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Perman means "command, edict, royal decree" (Persian origin).

Are James and Perman boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Perman is primarily a boy name.

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