Abimael vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abimael

Boy #3,829 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Spanish Latin American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,829
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abi, Mael

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abimael Rank #3,829
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3829 for Abimael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abimael ___

  • Abimael David
  • Abimael Emmanuel
  • Abimael Joseph
  • Abimael Rafael
  • Abimael Gabriel

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 Abimael

Ezekiel Nehemiah Obadiah Miriam Abigail

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abimael or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abimael at #3829 in the United States.

What do Abimael and James mean?

Abimael means "my father is God" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abimael and James boy or girl names?

Abimael is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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