Abrahim vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abrahim

Boy #4,923 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew 'Avraham': av (father) + hamon (multitude)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African Ethiopian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,923
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abi, Brahim, Ham

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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

Abrahim Rank #4,923
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4923 for Abrahim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abrahim ___

  • Abrahim Khalil
  • Abrahim Yusuf
  • Abrahim Hassan
  • Abrahim Omar
  • Abrahim Rashid
  • Abrahim Tariq

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 Abrahim

Ibrahim Ismail Fatima Maryam Yusuf

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abrahim or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abrahim at #4923 in the United States.

What do Abrahim and James mean?

Abrahim means "father of many nations" (Hebrew 'Avraham': av (father) + hamon (multitude) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abrahim and James boy or girl names?

Abrahim is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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