James vs Mohamad

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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Mohamad

Boy #1,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Turkish South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,971
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Ham

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mohamad Rank #1,971

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1971 for Mohamad.

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

Mohamad ___

  • Mohamad Ali
  • Mohamad Hassan
  • Mohamad Ibrahim
  • Mohamad Yusuf
  • Mohamad Kareem
  • Mohamad Reza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mohamad

Ali Hassan Fatima Aisha Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mohamad more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mohamad at #1971 in the United States.

What do James and Mohamad mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mohamad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Mohamad boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mohamad is primarily a boy name.

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