Ammar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ammar

Boy #1,511 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"builder, one who populates"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,511
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amm, Mar

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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

Ammar Rank #1,511
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1511 for Ammar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ammar ___

  • Ammar Ali
  • Ammar Hassan
  • Ammar Ibrahim
  • Ammar Khalid
  • Ammar Tariq
  • Ammar Yusuf

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 Ammar

Bilal Khalid Fatima Aisha Yusuf

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ammar at #1511 in the United States.

What do Ammar and James mean?

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

Are Ammar and James boy or girl names?

Ammar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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