James vs Shree

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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Shree

Girl #3,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"prosperity, wealth, radiance"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepalese Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,829
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shree

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shree Rank #3,829

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3829 for Shree.

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

Shree ___

  • Shree Devi
  • Shree Lakshmi
  • Shree Priya
  • Shree Maya
  • Shree Ananya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shree

Arjun Veda Dhruv Priya Riya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shree more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shree at #3829 in the United States.

What do James and Shree mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shree means "prosperity, wealth, radiance" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Shree boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shree is primarily a girl name.

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