Abb vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abb

Boy #33,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"father"

Origin: Semitic/Hebrew/Aramaic root ab

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Aramaic Medieval English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33,557
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Abb Rank #33,557
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33557 for Abb.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abb ___

  • Abb Henry
  • Abb Thomas
  • Abb James
  • Abb William
  • Abb Robert
  • Abb Stone

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abb

Abner Abel Amos Ezra Silas

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abb or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abb at #33557 in the United States.

What do Abb and James mean?

Abb means "father" (Semitic/Hebrew/Aramaic root ab origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abb and James boy or girl names?

Abb is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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