Azad vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azad

Boy #4,855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free, independent"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Kurdish Turkish South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,855
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az

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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

Azad Rank #4,855
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4855 for Azad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azad ___

  • Azad Ali
  • Azad Reza
  • Azad Karim
  • Azad Nour
  • Azad Hassan
  • Azad Saman

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 Azad

Cyrus Dariush Yasmin Shirin Arya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azad or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azad at #4855 in the United States.

What do Azad and James mean?

Azad means "free, independent" (Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azad and James boy or girl names?

Azad is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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