Abdallah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdallah

Boy #2,827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,827
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abd, Abdo, Dallah

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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

Abdallah Rank #2,827
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2827 for Abdallah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdallah ___

  • Abdallah Mohammed
  • Abdallah Ahmad
  • Abdallah Karim
  • Abdallah Rashid
  • Abdallah Yusuf
  • Abdallah Hassan

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 Abdallah

Mohammed Fatima Ibrahim Khadija Omar

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdallah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abdallah at #2827 in the United States.

What do Abdallah and James mean?

Abdallah means "servant of God" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abdallah and James boy or girl names?

Abdallah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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