James vs Jamil

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

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Jamil

Boy #2,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, elegant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,396
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jamil Rank #2,396

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2396 for Jamil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Jamil ___

  • Jamil Hassan
  • Jamil Omar
  • Jamil Ali
  • Jamil Marcus
  • Jamil Andre
  • Jamil Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jamil

Aaliyah Kareem Layla Hassan Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jamil more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamil at #2396 in the United States.

What do James and Jamil mean?

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

Are James and Jamil boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jamil is primarily a boy name.

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