Imran vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imran

Boy #974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity, long life, flourishing"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#974
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Im

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Imran Rank #974
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #974 for Imran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imran ___

  • Imran Ali
  • Imran Hassan
  • Imran Ahmed
  • Imran Khalid
  • Imran Raza
  • Imran Tariq

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 Imran

Maryam Fatima Omar Zainab Yusuf

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imran or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Imran at #974 in the United States.

What do Imran and James mean?

Imran means "prosperity, long life, flourishing" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Imran and James boy or girl names?

Imran is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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