James vs Sharvil

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
Sharvil Rank #3,020

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3020 for Sharvil.

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

Sharvil ___

  • Sharvil Raj
  • Sharvil Dev
  • Sharvil Kumar
  • Sharvil Aryan
  • Sharvil Kiran
  • Sharvil Rohan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sharvil

Dhruv Aryan Vivaan Nisha Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sharvil more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sharvil at #3020 in the United States.

What do James and Sharvil mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sharvil means "noble, excellent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Sharvil boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sharvil is primarily a boy name.

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