James vs Shoma

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
Shoma Rank #16,155

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16155 for Shoma.

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

Shoma ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shoma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shoma more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shoma at #16155 in the United States.

What do James and Shoma mean?

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

Are James and Shoma boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shoma is primarily a boy name.

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