James vs Rashawn

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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Rashawn

Boy #3,052 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,052
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ra, Shawn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rashawn Rank #3,052

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3052 for Rashawn.

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

Rashawn ___

  • Rashawn James
  • Rashawn Elijah
  • Rashawn Andre
  • Rashawn Marcus
  • Rashawn Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rashawn

Deshawn Keyshawn Aaliyah Kamari Nasir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rashawn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rashawn at #3052 in the United States.

What do James and Rashawn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rashawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are James and Rashawn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rashawn is primarily a boy name.

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