James vs Mahmoud

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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Mahmoud

Boy #2,286 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Praiseworthy, commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,286
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mah, Moud, Mo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mahmoud Rank #2,286

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2286 for Mahmoud.

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

Mahmoud ___

  • Mahmoud Ali
  • Mahmoud Hassan
  • Mahmoud Ibrahim
  • Mahmoud Karim
  • Mahmoud Omar
  • Mahmoud Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mahmoud

Ahmed Fatima Omar Layla Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mahmoud more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mahmoud at #2286 in the United States.

What do James and Mahmoud mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mahmoud means "Praiseworthy, commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin).

Are James and Mahmoud boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mahmoud is primarily a boy name.

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