Hisham 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

Hisham Rank #3,913
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3913 for Hisham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hisham ___

  • Hisham Ahmed
  • Hisham Ali
  • Hisham Ibrahim
  • Hisham Khalid
  • Hisham 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 Hisham

Khalid Layla Karim Nadia Ziad

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hisham or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hisham at #3913 in the United States.

What do Hisham and James mean?

Hisham means "noble, generous host" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hisham and James boy or girl names?

Hisham is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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