James vs Pharaoh

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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Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,760
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pha, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Pharaoh Rank #1,760

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

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

Pharaoh ___

  • Pharaoh Amun
  • Pharaoh Osiris
  • Pharaoh James
  • Pharaoh Marcus
  • Pharaoh King
  • Pharaoh Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pharaoh

Nile Cairo Cleopatra Isis Ramses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pharaoh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do James and Pharaoh mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are James and Pharaoh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pharaoh is primarily a boy name.

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