James vs Shreyas

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

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Shreyas

Boy #4,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious, excellent, superior"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sanskrit South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shrey, Shr

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shreyas Rank #4,149

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4149 for Shreyas.

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

Shreyas ___

  • Shreyas Kumar
  • Shreyas Raj
  • Shreyas Dev
  • Shreyas Arjun
  • Shreyas Rohan
  • Shreyas Vikram

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shreyas

Arjun Rohan Priya Ananya Aditya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shreyas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shreyas at #4149 in the United States.

What do James and Shreyas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shreyas means "auspicious, excellent, superior" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Shreyas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shreyas is primarily a boy name.

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