James vs Razin

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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Razin

Boy #34,102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Calm; composed; dignified; of great weight and gravitas"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,102
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raz, Razi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Razin Rank #34,102

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34102 for Razin.

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

Razin ___

  • Razin Ali
  • Razin Hassan
  • Razin Omar
  • Razin Ibrahim
  • Razin Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Razin

Zayd Hamza Layla Yasmin Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Razin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Razin at #34102 in the United States.

What do James and Razin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Razin means "Calm; composed; dignified; of great weight and gravitas" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Razin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Razin is primarily a boy name.

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