James vs Rapha

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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Rapha

Boy #5,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Brazilian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,533
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rafi, Rafa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rapha Rank #5,533

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5533 for Rapha.

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

Rapha ___

  • Rapha Emmanuel
  • Rapha David
  • Rapha James
  • Rapha Michael
  • Rapha Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rapha

Aria Levi Ezra Miriam Eliah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rapha more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rapha at #5533 in the United States.

What do James and Rapha mean?

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

Are James and Rapha boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rapha is primarily a boy name.

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