James vs Raj

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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Raj

Boy #5,033 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh South Asian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,033
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Raj Rank #5,033

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5033 for Raj.

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

Raj ___

  • Raj Kumar
  • Raj Arjun
  • Raj Vikram
  • Raj Dev
  • Raj Kiran
  • Raj Mohan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raj

Priya Ananya Rohan Kavya Arun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raj more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raj at #5033 in the United States.

What do James and Raj mean?

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

Are James and Raj boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Raj is primarily a boy name.

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