James vs Shraga

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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Shraga

Boy #3,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Israeli Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,171
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shragele, Shragy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shraga Rank #3,171

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3171 for Shraga.

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

Shraga ___

  • Shraga Feivel
  • Shraga Mordechai
  • Shraga Avraham
  • Shraga Yisroel
  • Shraga Dovid
  • Shraga Nosson

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shraga

Moshe Yosef Rivka Devorah Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shraga more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shraga at #3171 in the United States.

What do James and Shraga mean?

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

Are James and Shraga boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shraga is primarily a boy name.

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