James vs Sharmon

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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Sharmon

Boy #13,018 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a fertile plain, level country"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,018
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shar, Harm

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sharmon Rank #13,018

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13018 for Sharmon.

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

Sharmon ___

  • Sharmon Lee
  • Sharmon James
  • Sharmon Wayne
  • Sharmon Antoine
  • Sharmon Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sharmon

Darnell Latoya Keion Shantel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sharmon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sharmon at #13018 in the United States.

What do James and Sharmon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sharmon means "a fertile plain, level country" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Sharmon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sharmon is primarily a boy name.

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