James vs Shiven

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
Shiven Rank #5,536

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5536 for Shiven.

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

Shiven ___

  • Shiven Raj
  • Shiven Kumar
  • Shiven Dev
  • Shiven Arjun
  • Shiven Pranav

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shiven

Aryan Priya Rohan Ananya Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shiven more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shiven at #5536 in the United States.

What do James and Shiven mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shiven means "auspicious, blessed" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Shiven boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shiven is primarily a boy name.

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