Adham vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adham

Boy #4,107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Levantine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,107
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

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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

Adham Rank #4,107
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4107 for Adham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adham ___

  • Adham Ali
  • Adham Hassan
  • Adham Ibrahim
  • Adham Karim
  • Adham Nour
  • Adham Samir

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 Adham

Adam Ibrahim Aisha Nadia Yasmin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adham or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adham at #4107 in the United States.

What do Adham and James mean?

Adham means "black, dark-complexioned" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adham and James boy or girl names?

Adham is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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