Abdulwahab vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdulwahab

Boy #5,959 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of the Bestower of gifts"

Origin: Arabic 'abd' + 'al-wahhab'

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African South Asian Malay

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,959
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abdul, Wahab, Ab

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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

Abdulwahab Rank #5,959
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5959 for Abdulwahab.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdulwahab ___

  • Abdulwahab Ahmad
  • Abdulwahab Hassan
  • Abdulwahab Kareem
  • Abdulwahab Omar
  • Abdulwahab Malik
  • Abdulwahab Yusuf

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 Abdulwahab

Fatima Khadija Ibrahim Aisha Zaynab

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdulwahab or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abdulwahab at #5959 in the United States.

What do Abdulwahab and James mean?

Abdulwahab means "servant of the Bestower of gifts" (Arabic 'abd' + 'al-wahhab' origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abdulwahab and James boy or girl names?

Abdulwahab is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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