James vs Shorn

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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Shorn

Boy #39,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,878
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sho, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shorn Rank #39,878

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39878 for Shorn.

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

Shorn ___

  • Shorn Michael
  • Shorn James
  • Shorn Patrick
  • Shorn David
  • Shorn Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shorn

Cian Declan Finley Maeve Roisin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shorn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shorn at #39878 in the United States.

What do James and Shorn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shorn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are James and Shorn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shorn is primarily a boy name.

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