James vs Mahir

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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Mahir

Boy #1,478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Israeli Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,478
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mah, May, Maie

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mahir Rank #1,478

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1478 for Mahir.

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

Mahir ___

  • Mahir Ali
  • Mahir Hassan
  • Mahir Ibrahim
  • Mahir Yusuf
  • Mahir Omar
  • Mahir Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mahir

Amir Layla Tariq Nadia Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mahir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mahir at #1478 in the United States.

What do James and Mahir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mahir means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Mahir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mahir is primarily a boy name.

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