Amin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amin

Boy #1,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trustworthy, faithful, honest"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Swahili Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,640
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Amin Rank #1,640
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1640 for Amin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amin ___

  • Amin Ali
  • Amin Hassan
  • Amin Ibrahim
  • Amin Khalid
  • Amin Omar
  • Amin Farrukh

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 Amin

Yasmin Layla Hassan Fatima Tariq

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amin at #1640 in the United States.

What do Amin and James mean?

Amin means "trustworthy, faithful, honest" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amin and James boy or girl names?

Amin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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