Abdulmalik 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

Abdulmalik Rank #4,962
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4962 for Abdulmalik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdulmalik ___

  • Abdulmalik Ahmad
  • Abdulmalik Hassan
  • Abdulmalik Ibrahim
  • Abdulmalik Yusuf
  • Abdulmalik Omar
  • Abdulmalik Ali

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 Abdulmalik

Fatima Zainab Omar Ibrahim Aisha

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdulmalik or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abdulmalik at #4962 in the United States.

What do Abdulmalik and James mean?

Abdulmalik means "worshiper of the Sovereign" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abdulmalik and James boy or girl names?

Abdulmalik is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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