James vs Majed

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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Majed

Boy #5,974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious, praiseworthy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,974
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Majed Rank #5,974

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5974 for Majed.

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

Majed ___

  • Majed Ali
  • Majed Omar
  • Majed Kareem
  • Majed Rayan
  • Majed Sami
  • Majed Faris

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Majed

Omar Rayan Layla Noor Zaid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Majed more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Majed at #5974 in the United States.

What do James and Majed mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Majed means "glorious, praiseworthy" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Majed boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Majed is primarily a boy name.

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