Amjad vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amjad

Boy #5,035 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"more glorious, most honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Muslim Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,035
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Am, Amj

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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

Amjad Rank #5,035
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5035 for Amjad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amjad ___

  • Amjad Ali
  • Amjad Hassan
  • Amjad Khalid
  • Amjad Tariq
  • Amjad Yusuf
  • Amjad Bilal

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 Amjad

Zainab Fatima Omar Layla Ibrahim

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amjad or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amjad at #5035 in the United States.

What do Amjad and James mean?

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

Are Amjad and James boy or girl names?

Amjad is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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