Hasan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hasan

Boy #1,206 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellent, virtuous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,206
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hass

Playground Safety Score

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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

Hasan Rank #1,206
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1206 for Hasan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hasan ___

  • Hasan Ali
  • Hasan Omar
  • Hasan Khalid
  • Hasan Ibrahim
  • Hasan Tariq
  • Hasan Bilal

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 Hasan

Husayn Fatima Zaynab Omar Layla

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hasan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hasan at #1206 in the United States.

What do Hasan and James mean?

Hasan means "excellent, virtuous" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hasan and James boy or girl names?

Hasan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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