Avraham vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avraham

Boy #1,028 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,028
Total SSA Count
216
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Avram

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Avraham Rank #1,028
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1028 for Avraham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avraham ___

  • Avraham Moshe
  • Avraham David
  • Avraham Yosef
  • Avraham Shlomo
  • Avraham Natan
  • Avraham Yitzhak

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 Avraham

Sara Rivka Leah Rachel Yitzhak

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avraham or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Avraham at #1028 in the United States.

What do Avraham and James mean?

Avraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avraham and James boy or girl names?

Avraham is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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