James vs Siddharth

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
Siddharth Rank #2,205

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2205 for Siddharth.

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

Siddharth ___

  • Siddharth Kumar
  • Siddharth Raj
  • Siddharth Aryan
  • Siddharth Dev
  • Siddharth Mohan
  • Siddharth Prakash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Siddharth

Arjun Vikram Priya Ananya Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Siddharth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Siddharth at #2205 in the United States.

What do James and Siddharth mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Siddharth means "one who has accomplished their goal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Siddharth boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Siddharth is primarily a boy name.

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