James vs Shray

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
Shray Rank #7,365

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7365 for Shray.

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

Shray ___

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 Shray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shray more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shray at #7365 in the United States.

What do James and Shray mean?

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

Are James and Shray boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shray is primarily a boy name.

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