Dawoud 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

Dawoud Rank #6,950
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6950 for Dawoud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawoud ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawoud or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dawoud at #6950 in the United States.

What do Dawoud and James mean?

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

Are Dawoud and James boy or girl names?

Dawoud is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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