James vs Shrihan

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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Shrihan

Boy #6,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed by the goddess of prosperity"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Telugu Kannada

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,079
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shri, Sri

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shrihan Rank #6,079

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6079 for Shrihan.

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

Shrihan ___

  • Shrihan Raj
  • Shrihan Kumar
  • Shrihan Nath
  • Shrihan Dev
  • Shrihan Varma
  • Shrihan Reddy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shrihan

Sriya Ananya Hrithik Kavya Vihaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shrihan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shrihan at #6079 in the United States.

What do James and Shrihan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shrihan means "blessed by the goddess of prosperity" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Shrihan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shrihan is primarily a boy name.

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