Fawaz vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fawaz

Boy #6,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"triumph, winning"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern West African Nigerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,262
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Faz

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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

Fawaz Rank #6,262
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6262 for Fawaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fawaz ___

  • Fawaz Ali
  • Fawaz Hassan
  • Fawaz Mohammed
  • Fawaz Ibrahim
  • Fawaz Tariq
  • Fawaz Kareem

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 Fawaz

Zaid Khalid Layla Nadia Tariq

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fawaz or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fawaz at #6262 in the United States.

What do Fawaz and James mean?

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

Are Fawaz and James boy or girl names?

Fawaz is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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