James vs Melek

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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Melek

Girl #2,938 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"angel"

Origin: Turkish/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,938
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Melek Rank #2,938

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2938 for Melek.

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

Melek ___

  • Melek Nur
  • Melek Rana
  • Melek Defne
  • Melek Yasemin
  • Melek Elif
  • Melek Naz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Melek

Yusuf Zeynep Omer Elif Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Melek more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Melek at #2938 in the United States.

What do James and Melek mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Melek means "angel" (Turkish/Arabic origin).

Are James and Melek boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Melek is primarily a girl name.

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