James vs Sidharth

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
Sidharth Rank #6,536

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6536 for Sidharth.

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

Sidharth ___

  • Sidharth Kumar
  • Sidharth Raj
  • Sidharth Arjun
  • Sidharth Dev
  • Sidharth Veer
  • Sidharth Rohan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sidharth

Priya Anika Rohan Aryan Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sidharth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sidharth at #6536 in the United States.

What do James and Sidharth mean?

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

Are James and Sidharth boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sidharth is primarily a boy name.

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