Hamdan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamdan

Boy #3,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who praises much"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Emirati Muslim Pakistani Sudanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,024
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ham, Hami, Dan

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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

Hamdan Rank #3,024
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3024 for Hamdan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamdan ___

  • Hamdan Ali
  • Hamdan Mohammed
  • Hamdan Abdullah
  • Hamdan Ibrahim
  • Hamdan Khalid
  • Hamdan Omar

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 Hamdan

Khalid Rashid Mohammed Fatima Aisha

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamdan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hamdan at #3024 in the United States.

What do Hamdan and James mean?

Hamdan means "one who praises much" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hamdan and James boy or girl names?

Hamdan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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