James vs Kadir

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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Kadir

Boy #3,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who has power and ability"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,283
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kadir Rank #3,283

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3283 for Kadir.

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

Kadir ___

  • Kadir Ahmed
  • Kadir Hassan
  • Kadir Ibrahim
  • Kadir Omar
  • Kadir Yusuf
  • Kadir Ali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kadir

Layla Amina Tariq Fatima Nizar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kadir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kadir at #3283 in the United States.

What do James and Kadir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kadir means "one who has power and ability" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Kadir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kadir is primarily a boy name.

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