Jabal 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

Jabal Rank #7,019
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7019 for Jabal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jabal ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Jabal

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jabal or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jabal at #7019 in the United States.

What do Jabal and James mean?

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

Are Jabal and James boy or girl names?

Jabal is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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