James vs Shubh

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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Shubh

Boy #3,717 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"auspicious, fortunate, blessed"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian (Hindu) Gujarati Punjabi Hindi-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,717
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shubhu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shubh Rank #3,717

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3717 for Shubh.

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

Shubh ___

  • Shubh Kumar
  • Shubh Dev
  • Shubh Raj
  • Shubh Arjun
  • Shubh Vikram
  • Shubh Anand

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shubh

Aryan Dhruv Priya Anaya Vivaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shubh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shubh at #3717 in the United States.

What do James and Shubh mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shubh means "auspicious, fortunate, blessed" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Shubh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shubh is primarily a boy name.

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