James vs Viraj

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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Viraj

Boy #1,146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, radiant, ruling"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Marathi Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,146
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vir, Raj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Viraj Rank #1,146

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1146 for Viraj.

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

Viraj ___

  • Viraj Arjun
  • Viraj Shiv
  • Viraj Rohan
  • Viraj Dev
  • Viraj Aakash
  • Viraj Karan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Viraj

Arjun Priya Riya Rishi Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Viraj more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Viraj at #1146 in the United States.

What do James and Viraj mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Viraj means "shining, radiant, ruling" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Viraj boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Viraj is primarily a boy name.

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