James vs Raunak

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
Raunak Rank #37,117

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37117 for Raunak.

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

Raunak ___

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 Raunak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raunak more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raunak at #37117 in the United States.

What do James and Raunak mean?

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

Are James and Raunak boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Raunak is primarily a boy name.

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