James vs Shaz

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

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Shaz

Boy #19,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,136
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shaz Rank #19,136

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19136 for Shaz.

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

Shaz ___

  • Shaz Ray
  • Shaz Jay
  • Shaz Lee
  • Shaz Dean
  • Shaz Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shaz

Baz Roz Jazz Dex Gaz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shaz more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shaz at #19136 in the United States.

What do James and Shaz mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shaz means "diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are James and Shaz boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shaz is primarily a boy name.

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