Abir vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abir

Boy #3,431 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fragrant, perfume"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew South Asian Muslim Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,431
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abi

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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

Abir Rank #3,431
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3431 for Abir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abir ___

  • Abir Hassan
  • Abir Yusuf
  • Abir Kareem
  • Abir Rashid
  • Abir Omar
  • Abir Nasser

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 Abir

Zahra Zaid Fatima Hamza Nour

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abir or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abir at #3431 in the United States.

What do Abir and James mean?

Abir means "fragrant, perfume" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abir and James boy or girl names?

Abir is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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