James vs Varun

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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Varun

Boy #5,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"god of water, sky and cosmic order"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,344
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Var, Varu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Varun Rank #5,344

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5344 for Varun.

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

Varun ___

  • Varun Raj
  • Varun Dev
  • Varun Arjun
  • Varun Kiran
  • Varun Shan
  • Varun Pranav

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Varun

Arjun Kiran Priya Divya Rohit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Varun more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Varun at #5344 in the United States.

What do James and Varun mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Varun means "god of water, sky and cosmic order" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Varun boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Varun is primarily a boy name.

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