James vs Mahad

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
Mahad Rank #6,480

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6480 for Mahad.

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

Mahad ___

  • Mahad Ali
  • Mahad Hassan
  • Mahad Omar
  • Mahad Ibrahim
  • Mahad Yusuf
  • Mahad Abdi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mahad

Faadumo Khadija Nuurto Abdi Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mahad more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mahad at #6480 in the United States.

What do James and Mahad mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mahad means "thanks, gratitude" (Somali origin).

Are James and Mahad boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mahad is primarily a boy name.

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