James vs Shreyansh

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
Shreyansh Rank #3,773

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3773 for Shreyansh.

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

Shreyansh ___

  • Shreyansh Kumar
  • Shreyansh Dev
  • Shreyansh Raj
  • Shreyansh Aryan
  • Shreyansh Veer
  • Shreyansh Neel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shreyansh

Arjun Dhruv Advaith Ananya Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shreyansh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shreyansh at #3773 in the United States.

What do James and Shreyansh mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shreyansh means "one who has a portion of glory/excellence" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Shreyansh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shreyansh is primarily a boy name.

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