James vs Sahil

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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Sahil

Boy #2,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shore, coast"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Indian Pakistani Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,462
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sahi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sahil Rank #2,462

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2462 for Sahil.

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

Sahil ___

  • Sahil Ahmad
  • Sahil Khan
  • Sahil Raza
  • Sahil Hassan
  • Sahil Arjun
  • Sahil Patel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sahil

Zara Aisha Rohan Priya Aryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sahil more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sahil at #2462 in the United States.

What do James and Sahil mean?

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

Are James and Sahil boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sahil is primarily a boy name.

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