Abdullah 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

Abdullah Rank #782
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #782 for Abdullah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdullah ___

  • Abdullah Muhammad
  • Abdullah Ali
  • Abdullah Omar
  • Abdullah Hassan
  • Abdullah Khalid
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

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 Abdullah

Ibrahim Fatimah Zainab Omar Aisha

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdullah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abdullah at #782 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and James mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abdullah and James boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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