Azim vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azim

Boy #4,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent, mighty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian Persian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,194
Total SSA Count
25
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

Azim Rank #4,194
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4194 for Azim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azim ___

  • Azim Hassan
  • Azim Omar
  • Azim Ali
  • Azim Ibrahim
  • Azim Malik
  • Azim Rayan

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 Azim

Zaid Farouk Laila Yasmin Imran

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azim or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azim at #4194 in the United States.

What do Azim and James mean?

Azim means "great, magnificent, mighty" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azim and James boy or girl names?

Azim is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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