James vs Pharoah

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
Pharoah Rank #5,585

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5585 for Pharoah.

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

Pharoah ___

  • Pharoah James
  • Pharoah Antonio
  • Pharoah Xavier
  • Pharoah Marcus
  • Pharoah Leon
  • Pharoah Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pharoah

Cairo Zion Jaxon Messiah King

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pharoah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pharoah at #5585 in the United States.

What do James and Pharoah mean?

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

Are James and Pharoah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pharoah is primarily a boy name.

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