James vs Rudra

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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Rudra

Boy #1,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the fierce one, the roarer"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,338
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rudy, Rud

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rudra Rank #1,338

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1338 for Rudra.

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

Rudra ___

  • Rudra Dev
  • Rudra Nath
  • Rudra Prasad
  • Rudra Kumar
  • Rudra Shiv
  • Rudra Arjun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rudra

Arjun Kiran Shiva Priya Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rudra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rudra at #1338 in the United States.

What do James and Rudra mean?

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

Are James and Rudra boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rudra is primarily a boy name.

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