James vs Karam

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
Karam Rank #1,372

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1372 for Karam.

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

Karam ___

  • Karam Ziad
  • Karam Nabil
  • Karam Samir
  • Karam Anas
  • Karam Tariq
  • Karam Bilal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Karam

Layan Nour Sham Rani Faris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Karam more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Karam at #1372 in the United States.

What do James and Karam mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Karam means "generosity, nobility" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Karam boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Karam is primarily a boy name.

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