Asir vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asir

Boy #3,612 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"captive (alternate meaning)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Islamic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,612
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
As

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Asir Rank #3,612
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3612 for Asir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asir ___

  • Asir Mohammed
  • Asir Ali
  • Asir Ibrahim
  • Asir Hassan
  • Asir Omar
  • Asir Tariq

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 Asir

Zaid Omar Ibrahim Fatima Layla

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asir or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Asir at #3612 in the United States.

What do Asir and James mean?

Asir means "captive (alternate meaning)" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asir and James boy or girl names?

Asir is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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