James vs Sairus

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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Sairus

Boy #29,302 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"like the sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian Kurush

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,302
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sai, Russ

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sairus Rank #29,302

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29302 for Sairus.

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

Sairus ___

  • Sairus Darius
  • Sairus Reza
  • Sairus Arman
  • Sairus Shahin
  • Sairus Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sairus

Darius Arash Leila Yasmin Roxana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sairus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sairus at #29302 in the United States.

What do James and Sairus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sairus means "like the sun, throne" (Old Persian Kurush origin).

Are James and Sairus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sairus is primarily a boy name.

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