Abisai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abisai

Boy #4,681 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is Jesse"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish-speaking Latin American Mexican Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,681
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abi, Sai, Bisi

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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

Abisai Rank #4,681
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4681 for Abisai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abisai ___

  • Abisai David
  • Abisai Emmanuel
  • Abisai Jose
  • Abisai Miguel
  • Abisai Angel
  • Abisai Isaac

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 Abisai

Ezequiel Josue Salome Marisol Samuel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abisai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abisai at #4681 in the United States.

What do Abisai and James mean?

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

Are Abisai and James boy or girl names?

Abisai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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