James vs Jasir

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

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Jasir

Boy #1,621 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, bold, daring"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,621
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jas, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jasir Rank #1,621

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1621 for Jasir.

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

Jasir ___

  • Jasir Ali
  • Jasir Malik
  • Jasir Omar
  • Jasir Ibrahim
  • Jasir Hassan
  • Jasir Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jasir

Nasir Zara Amara Yasmin Khalil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jasir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jasir at #1621 in the United States.

What do James and Jasir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jasir means "courageous, bold, daring" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Jasir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jasir is primarily a boy name.

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