James vs Shahbaz

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
Shahbaz Rank #36,363

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #36363 for Shahbaz.

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

Shahbaz ___

  • Shahbaz Ali
  • Shahbaz Hassan
  • Shahbaz Ahmed
  • Shahbaz Khan
  • Shahbaz Raza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shahbaz

Shahzad Zafar Raza Noor Laila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shahbaz more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shahbaz at #36363 in the United States.

What do James and Shahbaz mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shahbaz means "royal falcon" (Persian origin).

Are James and Shahbaz boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shahbaz is primarily a boy name.

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