Farid vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farid

Boy #3,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, incomparable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Islamic South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,290
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fari

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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

Farid Rank #3,290
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3290 for Farid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farid ___

  • Farid Ahmad
  • Farid Hassan
  • Farid Khalid
  • Farid Omar
  • Farid Tariq
  • Farid Yusuf

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 Farid

Nadia Tariq Leila Amir Yasmine

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farid or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Farid at #3290 in the United States.

What do Farid and James mean?

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

Are Farid and James boy or girl names?

Farid is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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