James vs Majid

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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Majid

Boy #3,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious, noble, honored"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,848
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Majd, Maji

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Majid Rank #3,848

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3848 for Majid.

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

Majid ___

  • Majid Ali
  • Majid Hassan
  • Majid Abdullah
  • Majid Ibrahim
  • Majid Mohammed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Majid

Hamid Khalid Rashid Fatima Amina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Majid more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Majid at #3848 in the United States.

What do James and Majid mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Majid means "glorious, noble, honored" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Majid boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Majid is primarily a boy name.

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