Ahmar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ahmar Rank #12,416
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12416 for Ahmar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ahmar ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Ahmar

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahmar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ahmar at #12416 in the United States.

What do Ahmar and James mean?

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

Are Ahmar and James boy or girl names?

Ahmar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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