Haytham vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Haytham Rank #4,764
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4764 for Haytham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haytham ___

  • Haytham Ali
  • Haytham Omar
  • Haytham Zaid
  • Haytham Nasser
  • Haytham Rashid
  • Haytham Malik

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haytham or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Haytham at #4764 in the United States.

What do Haytham and James mean?

Haytham means "young eagle, eaglet" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Haytham and James boy or girl names?

Haytham is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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