James vs Jhamir

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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Jhamir

Boy #4,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conscience, heart"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,419
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mir

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jhamir Rank #4,419

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4419 for Jhamir.

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

Jhamir ___

  • Jhamir Darius
  • Jhamir Malik
  • Jhamir Xavier
  • Jhamir Leon
  • Jhamir Andre
  • Jhamir Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jhamir

Zaire Kamara Amara Nasir Sanaa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jhamir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jhamir at #4419 in the United States.

What do James and Jhamir mean?

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

Are James and Jhamir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jhamir is primarily a boy name.

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