James vs Viraaj

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
Viraaj Rank #3,558

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3558 for Viraaj.

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

Viraaj ___

  • Viraaj Kumar
  • Viraaj Dev
  • Viraaj Singh
  • Viraaj Arjun
  • Viraaj Rajan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Viraaj

Ananya Priya Arjun Rohan Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Viraaj more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Viraaj at #3558 in the United States.

What do James and Viraaj mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Viraaj means "shining ruler, king of heroes" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Viraaj boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Viraaj is primarily a boy name.

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