Daud vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daud

Boy #6,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, friend"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,418
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Daw

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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

Daud Rank #6,418
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6418 for Daud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daud ___

  • Daud Ali
  • Daud Hassan
  • Daud Omar
  • Daud Ibrahim
  • Daud Yusuf
  • Daud Malik

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Daud

Zaid Musa Sulaiman Fatima Maryam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daud or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daud at #6418 in the United States.

What do Daud and James mean?

Daud means "beloved, friend" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daud and James boy or girl names?

Daud is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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