Hakim vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakim

Boy #2,403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, judge"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,403
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hak, Keem

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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

Hakim Rank #2,403
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2403 for Hakim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hakim ___

  • Hakim Omar
  • Hakim Hassan
  • Hakim Ali
  • Hakim Abdul
  • Hakim Ibrahim
  • Hakim Marcus

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 Hakim

Kareem Layla Fatima Ibrahim Nadia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakim or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hakim at #2403 in the United States.

What do Hakim and James mean?

Hakim means "ruler, judge" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hakim and James boy or girl names?

Hakim is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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