James vs Raza

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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Raza

Boy #5,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"contentment, divine satisfaction"

Origin: Arabic root r-d-y

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Urdu South Asian Shia Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,956
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ray, Raz

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Raza Rank #5,956

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5956 for Raza.

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

Raza ___

  • Raza Ali
  • Raza Hassan
  • Raza Hussain
  • Raza Karim
  • Raza Mehdi
  • Raza Noor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raza

Zara Layla Ali Hassan Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raza more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raza at #5956 in the United States.

What do James and Raza mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Raza means "contentment, divine satisfaction" (Arabic root r-d-y origin).

Are James and Raza boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Raza is primarily a boy name.

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