James vs Raihan

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

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Raihan

Boy #5,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fragrant herb, sweet basil"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Malay Bangladeshi Malaysian Indonesian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,088
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rai, Ray

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Raihan Rank #5,088

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5088 for Raihan.

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

Raihan ___

  • Raihan Ali
  • Raihan Hassan
  • Raihan Ibrahim
  • Raihan Yusuf
  • Raihan Khalid
  • Raihan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raihan

Zayan Imaan Aisha Farhan Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raihan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raihan at #5088 in the United States.

What do James and Raihan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Raihan means "fragrant herb, sweet basil" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Raihan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Raihan is primarily a boy name.

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