Hassan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hassan

Boy #650 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, excellent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African Persian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#650
Total SSA Count
425
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hass

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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

Hassan Rank #650
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #650 for Hassan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hassan ___

  • Hassan Ali
  • Hassan Omar
  • Hassan Malik
  • Hassan Nour
  • Hassan Tariq
  • Hassan Zayn

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 Hassan

Fatima Aisha Omar Layla Yasmin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hassan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hassan at #650 in the United States.

What do Hassan and James mean?

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

Are Hassan and James boy or girl names?

Hassan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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