James vs Rasaan

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
Rasaan Rank #39,957

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39957 for Rasaan.

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

Rasaan ___

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 Rasaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rasaan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rasaan at #39957 in the United States.

What do James and Rasaan mean?

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

Are James and Rasaan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rasaan is primarily a boy name.

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