James vs Sarvin

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
Sarvin Rank #33,335

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33335 for Sarvin.

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

Sarvin ___

  • Sarvin Darius
  • Sarvin Cyrus
  • Sarvin Amir
  • Sarvin Reza
  • Sarvin Kaveh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sarvin

Shervin Dariush Aryan Parisa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sarvin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sarvin at #33335 in the United States.

What do James and Sarvin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sarvin means "cypress tree" (Persian origin).

Are James and Sarvin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sarvin is primarily a boy name.

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