Abdurahman 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

Popularity Comparison

Abdurahman Rank #5,433
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5433 for Abdurahman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdurahman ___

  • Abdurahman Ali
  • Abdurahman Hassan
  • Abdurahman Omar
  • Abdurahman Yusuf
  • Abdurahman Ibrahim
  • Abdurahman Khalid

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 Abdurahman

Fatima Aisha Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdurahman or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abdurahman at #5433 in the United States.

What do Abdurahman and James mean?

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

Are Abdurahman and James boy or girl names?

Abdurahman is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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