Isamar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isamar

Girl #3,090 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"island of palms, palm coast"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hispanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,090
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Isa, Mari, Issy

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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

Isamar Rank #3,090
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3090 for Isamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isamar ___

  • Isamar Valentina
  • Isamar Sophia
  • Isamar Grace
  • Isamar Celeste
  • Isamar Renée
  • Isamar Maria

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 Isamar

Yareli Itzel Xiomara Elian Damian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isamar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Isamar at #3090 in the United States.

What do Isamar and James mean?

Isamar means "island of palms, palm coast" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Isamar and James boy or girl names?

Isamar is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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