James vs Rachad

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
Rachad Rank #25,445

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25445 for Rachad.

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

Rachad ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rachad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rachad more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rachad at #25445 in the United States.

What do James and Rachad mean?

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

Are James and Rachad boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rachad is primarily a boy name.

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