Hamad vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamad

Boy #5,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Gulf Arab North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,996
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ham, Hami

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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

Hamad Rank #5,996
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5996 for Hamad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamad ___

  • Hamad Ali
  • Hamad Hassan
  • Hamad Khalid
  • Hamad Bilal
  • Hamad Omar
  • Hamad Ibrahim

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 Hamad

Khalid Fatima Aisha Rashid Noor

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamad or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hamad at #5996 in the United States.

What do Hamad and James mean?

Hamad means "praiseworthy" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hamad and James boy or girl names?

Hamad is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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