James vs Siraj

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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Siraj

Boy #3,587 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,587
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Siraj Rank #3,587

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3587 for Siraj.

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

Siraj ___

  • Siraj Muhammad
  • Siraj Ali
  • Siraj Omar
  • Siraj Hassan
  • Siraj Khalid
  • Siraj Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Siraj

Noor Zaid Amir Yasmin Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Siraj more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Siraj at #3587 in the United States.

What do James and Siraj mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Siraj means "lamp, light" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Siraj boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Siraj is primarily a boy name.

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