James vs Kabir

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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Kabir

Boy #939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, mighty, powerful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Indian Muslim Hindi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#939
Total SSA Count
245
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kab

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kabir Rank #939

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #939 for Kabir.

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

Kabir ___

  • Kabir Ali
  • Kabir Singh
  • Kabir Raj
  • Kabir James
  • Kabir Yusuf
  • Kabir Hassan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kabir

Zara Amir Layla Arjun Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kabir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kabir at #939 in the United States.

What do James and Kabir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kabir means "great, mighty, powerful" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Kabir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kabir is primarily a boy name.

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