James vs Robah

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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Robah

Boy #11,566 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,566
Total SSA Count
8
Nicknames
Rob, Roy, Roie

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Robah Rank #11,566

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11566 for Robah.

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

Robah ___

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 Robah

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Robah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Robah at #11566 in the United States.

What do James and Robah mean?

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

Are James and Robah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Robah is primarily a boy name.

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