Akram 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

Akram Rank #2,584
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2584 for Akram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akram ___

  • Akram Muhammad
  • Akram Ali
  • Akram Hassan
  • Akram Ibrahim
  • Akram Yusuf
  • Akram Omar

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 Akram

Kareem Tariq Layla Fatima Hassan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akram or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Akram at #2584 in the United States.

What do Akram and James mean?

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

Are Akram and James boy or girl names?

Akram is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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