Imad vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imad

Boy #5,999 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"column, prop"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,999
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Imo

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Imad Rank #5,999
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5999 for Imad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imad ___

  • Imad Hassan
  • Imad Ali
  • Imad Omar
  • Imad Karim
  • Imad Nasser
  • Imad Samir

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 Imad

Omar Hassan Khaled Leila Nadia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imad or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Imad at #5999 in the United States.

What do Imad and James mean?

Imad means "column, prop" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Imad and James boy or girl names?

Imad is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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