James vs Sharva

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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Sharva

Boy #6,677 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who destroys evil (name of Shiva)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,677
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sharv

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sharva Rank #6,677

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6677 for Sharva.

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

Sharva ___

  • Sharva Krishna
  • Sharva Dev
  • Sharva Raj
  • Sharva Aryan
  • Sharva Vikram
  • Sharva Anand

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sharva

Arjun Kiran Rohan Priya Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sharva more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sharva at #6677 in the United States.

What do James and Sharva mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sharva means "one who destroys evil (name of Shiva)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Sharva boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sharva is primarily a boy name.

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