James vs Mostafa

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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Mostafa

Boy #5,648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the chosen one, the elect"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian Turkish Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,648
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mosta, Tafa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mostafa Rank #5,648

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5648 for Mostafa.

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

Mostafa ___

  • Mostafa Ali
  • Mostafa Hassan
  • Mostafa Ibrahim
  • Mostafa Omar
  • Mostafa Ahmed
  • Mostafa Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mostafa

Ahmed Ibrahim Fatima Nour Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mostafa more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mostafa at #5648 in the United States.

What do James and Mostafa mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mostafa means "the chosen one, the elect" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Mostafa boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mostafa is primarily a boy name.

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