Abrahan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abrahan

Boy #6,383 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,383
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abra, Brahan, Brahim

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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

Abrahan Rank #6,383
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6383 for Abrahan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abrahan ___

  • Abrahan Jose
  • Abrahan Luis
  • Abrahan Miguel
  • Abrahan Antonio
  • Abrahan Carlos
  • Abrahan Eduardo

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 Abrahan

Isaac Jacob Samuel Diego Mateo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abrahan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abrahan at #6383 in the United States.

What do Abrahan and James mean?

Abrahan means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abrahan and James boy or girl names?

Abrahan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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