Abrar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abrar

Boy #3,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the righteous ones, the pious"

Origin: Arabic/Quranic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,601
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abi, Brar

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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

Abrar Rank #3,601
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3601 for Abrar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abrar ___

  • Abrar Muhammad
  • Abrar Ali
  • Abrar Hassan
  • Abrar Omar
  • Abrar Khalid
  • Abrar Zaid

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 Abrar

Iman Noor Zainab Hamza Umar

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abrar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abrar at #3601 in the United States.

What do Abrar and James mean?

Abrar means "the righteous ones, the pious" (Arabic/Quranic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abrar and James boy or girl names?

Abrar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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