James vs Rasmus

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

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Rasmus

Boy #5,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Danish Finnish Swedish Norwegian Estonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,412
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ras, Rasse

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rasmus Rank #5,412

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5412 for Rasmus.

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

Rasmus ___

  • Rasmus Erik
  • Rasmus Johan
  • Rasmus Nicolai
  • Rasmus Anders
  • Rasmus Henrik
  • Rasmus Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rasmus

Astrid Ingrid Sigrid Lars Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rasmus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rasmus at #5412 in the United States.

What do James and Rasmus mean?

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

Are James and Rasmus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rasmus is primarily a boy name.

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