Islam 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

Islam Rank #3,465
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3465 for Islam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Islam ___

  • Islam Mohammed
  • Islam Ahmed
  • Islam Yusuf
  • Islam Omar
  • Islam Ali
  • Islam Kareem

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 Islam

Nour Iman Tariq Aya Fatima

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Islam or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Islam at #3465 in the United States.

What do Islam and James mean?

Islam means "peace" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Islam and James boy or girl names?

Islam is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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