Hammad vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hammad

Boy #4,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who praises abundantly, great praiser"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,935
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ham

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Hammad Rank #4,935
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4935 for Hammad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hammad ___

  • Hammad Ali
  • Hammad Abdullah
  • Hammad Rahman
  • Hammad Hassan
  • Hammad Khalid
  • Hammad 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 Hammad

Ahmad Tariq Yasir Bilal Umar

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hammad or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hammad at #4935 in the United States.

What do Hammad and James mean?

Hammad means "one who praises abundantly, great praiser" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hammad and James boy or girl names?

Hammad is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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