James vs Rafi

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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Rafi

Boy #3,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Arabic South Asian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,192
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raf

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rafi Rank #3,192

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3192 for Rafi.

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

Rafi ___

  • Rafi James
  • Rafi Daniel
  • Rafi Alexander
  • Rafi Emmanuel
  • Rafi Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rafi

Mia Eli Yael Leila Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rafi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rafi at #3192 in the United States.

What do James and Rafi mean?

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

Are James and Rafi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rafi is primarily a boy name.

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