James vs Shaurya

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
Shaurya Rank #1,857

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1857 for Shaurya.

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

Shaurya ___

  • Shaurya Raj
  • Shaurya Dev
  • Shaurya Kumar
  • Shaurya Veer
  • Shaurya Arjun
  • Shaurya Rajan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shaurya

Priya Arya Veer Diya Riya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shaurya more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shaurya at #1857 in the United States.

What do James and Shaurya mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shaurya means "valor, bravery, courage" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Shaurya boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shaurya is primarily a boy name.

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