Abran vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abran

Boy #5,755 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,755
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abe, Bran, Ab

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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

Abran Rank #5,755
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5755 for Abran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abran ___

  • Abran Luis
  • Abran Miguel
  • Abran Angel
  • Abran Jose
  • Abran David
  • Abran Mateo

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 Abran

Isaac Jacob Rebeca Miriam Ezequiel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abran or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abran at #5755 in the United States.

What do Abran and James mean?

Abran means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abran and James boy or girl names?

Abran is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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