James vs Khayr

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

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Khayr

Boy #4,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goodness, virtue"

Origin: Arabic root kh-y-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African West African Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,918
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kha, Khy, Khie

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Khayr Rank #4,918

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4918 for Khayr.

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

Khayr ___

  • Khayr Eddine
  • Khayr Allah
  • Khayr Uddin
  • Khayr Muhammad
  • Khayr Yusuf
  • Khayr Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Khayr

Tariq Bilal Nadia Amira Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Khayr more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Khayr at #4918 in the United States.

What do James and Khayr mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Khayr means "goodness, virtue" (Arabic root kh-y-r origin).

Are James and Khayr boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Khayr is primarily a boy name.

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