James vs Samarth

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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Samarth

Boy #2,039 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"capable, able, competent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Marathi Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,039
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Samu, Marth

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Samarth Rank #2,039

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2039 for Samarth.

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

Samarth ___

  • Samarth Raj
  • Samarth Dev
  • Samarth Arjun
  • Samarth Veer
  • Samarth Kumar
  • Samarth Nath

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Samarth

Ananya Dhruv Priya Arya Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Samarth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Samarth at #2039 in the United States.

What do James and Samarth mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Samarth means "capable, able, competent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Samarth boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Samarth is primarily a boy name.

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