Dawood vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Dawood Rank #5,058
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5058 for Dawood.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawood ___

  • Dawood Ibrahim
  • Dawood Yusuf
  • Dawood Ahmad
  • Dawood Hassan
  • Dawood Ali
  • Dawood Tariq

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 Dawood

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Aisha

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawood or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dawood at #5058 in the United States.

What do Dawood and James mean?

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

Are Dawood and James boy or girl names?

Dawood is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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