James vs Rashaun

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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Rashaun

Boy #4,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (via Sean/John)"

Origin: Hebrew Yohanan via Irish Seán

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,920
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shaun, Ra

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rashaun Rank #4,920

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4920 for Rashaun.

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

Rashaun ___

  • Rashaun James
  • Rashaun Andre
  • Rashaun Marcus
  • Rashaun Elijah
  • Rashaun Isaiah
  • Rashaun DeVon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rashaun

DeShawn Marquise Latasha Tamara Devontae

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rashaun more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rashaun at #4920 in the United States.

What do James and Rashaun mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rashaun means "God is gracious (via Sean/John)" (Hebrew Yohanan via Irish Seán origin).

Are James and Rashaun boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rashaun is primarily a boy name.

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