Azzam vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azzam

Boy #6,146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"determined, resolute"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,146
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Zam

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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

Azzam Rank #6,146
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6146 for Azzam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azzam ___

  • Azzam Ali
  • Azzam Omar
  • Azzam Hassan
  • Azzam Ibrahim
  • Azzam Khalid
  • Azzam Yusuf

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 Azzam

Aisha Omar Fatima Khalid Mariam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azzam or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azzam at #6146 in the United States.

What do Azzam and James mean?

Azzam means "determined, resolute" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azzam and James boy or girl names?

Azzam is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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