James vs Shivam

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

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Shivam

Boy #3,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious, sacred, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,664
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shivam Rank #3,664

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3664 for Shivam.

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

Shivam ___

  • Shivam Kumar
  • Shivam Raj
  • Shivam Dev
  • Shivam Prasad
  • Shivam Nath

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shivam

Arjun Rohan Priya Ananya Kabir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shivam more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shivam at #3664 in the United States.

What do James and Shivam mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shivam means "auspicious, sacred, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Shivam boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shivam is primarily a boy name.

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