Dawud vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawud

Boy #2,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,894
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Daud

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dawud Rank #2,894
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2894 for Dawud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawud ___

  • Dawud Ibrahim
  • Dawud Yusuf
  • Dawud Hassan
  • Dawud Ali
  • Dawud Omar

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 Dawud

Maryam Fatima Isa Yusuf Aisha

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawud or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dawud at #2894 in the United States.

What do Dawud and James mean?

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

Are Dawud and James boy or girl names?

Dawud is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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