Hussein vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hussein

Boy #1,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good, beautiful, handsome"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Iranian Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,654
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Huss, Hussey

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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

Hussein Rank #1,654
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1654 for Hussein.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hussein ___

  • Hussein Ali
  • Hussein Omar
  • Hussein Khalid
  • Hussein Reza
  • Hussein Tariq
  • Hussein Nasser

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 Hussein

Hassan Ali Fatima Zainab Ibrahim

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hussein or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hussein at #1654 in the United States.

What do Hussein and James mean?

Hussein means "good, beautiful, handsome" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hussein and James boy or girl names?

Hussein is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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