Avrum vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avrum

Boy #3,179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations, father of a multitude"

Origin: Hebrew Avraham

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Orthodox Jewish Yiddish-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,179
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Avrumi, Abie

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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

Avrum Rank #3,179
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3179 for Avrum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avrum ___

  • Avrum Yitzchok
  • Avrum Moshe
  • Avrum Mordechai
  • Avrum Menachem
  • Avrum Shmuel
  • Avrum Dovid

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 Avrum

Yosef Yaakov Leah Rivka Shmuel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avrum or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Avrum at #3179 in the United States.

What do Avrum and James mean?

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

Are Avrum and James boy or girl names?

Avrum is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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