Fareed vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fareed

Boy #5,251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unique, singular, one of a kind"

Origin: Arabic root f-r-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,251
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Freed, Reed

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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

Fareed Rank #5,251
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5251 for Fareed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fareed ___

  • Fareed Ahmad
  • Fareed Hassan
  • Fareed Malik
  • Fareed Omar
  • Fareed Tariq
  • Fareed Karim

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 Fareed

Khalid Omar Zara Layla Ibrahim

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fareed or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fareed at #5251 in the United States.

What do Fareed and James mean?

Fareed means "unique, singular, one of a kind" (Arabic root f-r-d origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fareed and James boy or girl names?

Fareed is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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