Abdalla vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdalla

Boy #5,564 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God, worshipper of Allah"

Origin: Arabic (abd + Allah)

Cultural Roots

Arabic East African Swahili Muslim Somali Sudanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,564
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abdul, Abdi, Dalla

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Abdalla Rank #5,564
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5564 for Abdalla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdalla ___

  • Abdalla Mohammed
  • Abdalla Omar
  • Abdalla Ibrahim
  • Abdalla Hassan
  • Abdalla Yusuf
  • Abdalla Salim

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 Abdalla

Omar Ibrahim Fatima Amina Hassan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdalla or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abdalla at #5564 in the United States.

What do Abdalla and James mean?

Abdalla means "servant of God, worshipper of Allah" (Arabic (abd + Allah) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abdalla and James boy or girl names?

Abdalla is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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