James vs Majd

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

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Majd

Boy #3,976 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"magnificence, nobility"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Lebanese Syrian Jordanian Gulf states

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,976
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Majd Rank #3,976

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3976 for Majd.

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

Majd ___

  • Majd Ahmad
  • Majd Hassan
  • Majd Ali
  • Majd Ibrahim
  • Majd Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Majd

Nour Layla Tariq Sara Iman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Majd more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Majd at #3976 in the United States.

What do James and Majd mean?

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

Are James and Majd boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Majd is primarily a boy name.

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