Akeem vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akeem

Boy #1,483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, insightful"

Origin: Arabic (from Hakim)

Cultural Roots

African-American West African Arabic Nigerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,483
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keem

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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

Akeem Rank #1,483
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1483 for Akeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akeem ___

  • Akeem Jamal
  • Akeem Lamar
  • Akeem Jerome
  • Akeem Dwayne
  • Akeem Maurice
  • Akeem Rasheed

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 Akeem

Darius Omari Amara Zara Malik

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akeem or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Akeem at #1483 in the United States.

What do Akeem and James mean?

Akeem means "wise, insightful" (Arabic (from Hakim) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Akeem and James boy or girl names?

Akeem is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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