James vs Muadh

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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Muadh

Boy #5,010 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who seeks refuge with God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,010
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Muadh Rank #5,010

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5010 for Muadh.

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

Muadh ___

  • Muadh Ali
  • Muadh Hassan
  • Muadh Omar
  • Muadh Abdullah
  • Muadh Ibrahim
  • Muadh Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Muadh

Muaz Bilal Anas Fatima Khadijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Muadh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Muadh at #5010 in the United States.

What do James and Muadh mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Muadh means "one who seeks refuge with God" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Muadh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Muadh is primarily a boy name.

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