James vs Kamar

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kamar Rank #4,361

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4361 for Kamar.

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

Kamar ___

  • Kamar Ali
  • Kamar Hassan
  • Kamar Ibrahim
  • Kamar Malik
  • Kamar Jamal
  • Kamar Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamar

Nour Shams Layla Zara Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamar at #4361 in the United States.

What do James and Kamar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kamar means "moon" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Kamar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kamar is primarily a boy name.

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