James vs Sahas

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
Sahas Rank #5,052

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5052 for Sahas.

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

Sahas ___

  • Sahas Dev
  • Sahas Kumar
  • Sahas Raj
  • Sahas Veer
  • Sahas Arjun
  • Sahas Jai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sahas

Dhruv Arjun Veer Ananya Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sahas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sahas at #5052 in the United States.

What do James and Sahas mean?

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

Are James and Sahas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sahas is primarily a boy name.

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