Abbas vs James

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

Abbas Rank #1,882
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abbas ___

  • Abbas Muhammad
  • Abbas Ali
  • Abbas Hassan
  • Abbas Ibrahim
  • Abbas Khalid
  • Abbas Omar

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 Abbas

Hassan Fatima Zainab Hussain Maryam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Abbas and James mean?

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

Are Abbas and James boy or girl names?

Abbas is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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