James vs Sharron

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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Sharron

Boy #11,560 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flat plain, fertile coastal plain of Israel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,560
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Shar, Ron, Ronnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sharron Rank #11,560

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11560 for Sharron.

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

Sharron ___

  • Sharron Lee
  • Sharron Wayne
  • Sharron Ray
  • Sharron Dale
  • Sharron Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sharron

Darren Warren Karen Sharon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sharron more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sharron at #11560 in the United States.

What do James and Sharron mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sharron means "flat plain, fertile coastal plain of Israel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Sharron boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sharron is primarily a boy name.

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