Abishai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abishai

Boy #4,395 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is a gift"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish African Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,395
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abi, Shai

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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

Abishai Rank #4,395
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4395 for Abishai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abishai ___

  • Abishai James
  • Abishai Emmanuel
  • Abishai David
  • Abishai Michael
  • Abishai Samuel
  • Abishai Joseph

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 Abishai

Joab Asahel Elihu Jedidiah Miriam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abishai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abishai at #4395 in the United States.

What do Abishai and James mean?

Abishai means "my father is a gift" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abishai and James boy or girl names?

Abishai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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