James vs Sohan

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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Sohan

Boy #4,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, beautiful"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Punjabi Sikh Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,045
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
So

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sohan Rank #4,045

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4045 for Sohan.

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

Sohan ___

  • Sohan Singh
  • Sohan Kumar
  • Sohan Dev
  • Sohan Raj
  • Sohan Preet
  • Sohan Jeet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sohan

Rohan Mohan Priya Anita Sona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sohan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sohan at #4045 in the United States.

What do James and Sohan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sohan means "pleasant, beautiful" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Sohan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sohan is primarily a boy name.

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