Hakeem 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

Hakeem Rank #1,262
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1262 for Hakeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hakeem ___

  • Hakeem James
  • Hakeem Ali
  • Hakeem Malik
  • Hakeem Joseph
  • Hakeem Ibrahim
  • Hakeem Emmanuel

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 Hakeem

Kareem Amara Zara Idris Fatima

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakeem or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hakeem at #1262 in the United States.

What do Hakeem and James mean?

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

Are Hakeem and James boy or girl names?

Hakeem is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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