Anas vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anas

Boy #1,382 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friendliness, sociability"

Origin: Arabic uns

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,382
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Anas Rank #1,382
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1382 for Anas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anas ___

  • Anas Muhammad
  • Anas Ahmad
  • Anas Ibrahim
  • Anas Yusuf
  • Anas Omar
  • Anas Kareem

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 Anas

Hamza Bilal Fatima Aisha Yusuf

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anas at #1382 in the United States.

What do Anas and James mean?

Anas means "friendliness, sociability" (Arabic uns origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anas and James boy or girl names?

Anas is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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