James vs Samaj

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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Samaj

Boy #5,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"community, society"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi South Asian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,436
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Maj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Samaj Rank #5,436

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5436 for Samaj.

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

Samaj ___

  • Samaj Ali
  • Samaj James
  • Samaj Lee
  • Samaj Ray
  • Samaj Omar
  • Samaj Jaylen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Samaj

Amara Zuri Kofi Jaden Sanaa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Samaj more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Samaj at #5436 in the United States.

What do James and Samaj mean?

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

Are James and Samaj boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Samaj is primarily a boy name.

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