James vs Swastik

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
Swastik Rank #24,453

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24453 for Swastik.

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

Swastik ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Swastik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Swastik more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Swastik at #24453 in the United States.

What do James and Swastik mean?

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

Are James and Swastik boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Swastik is primarily a boy name.

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