James vs Shayan

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
Shayan Rank #1,749

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1749 for Shayan.

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

Shayan ___

  • Shayan Alexander
  • Shayan James
  • Shayan Michael
  • Shayan Daniel
  • Shayan Reza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shayan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shayan at #1749 in the United States.

What do James and Shayan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are James and Shayan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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