James vs Muaz

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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Muaz

Boy #3,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"seeking refuge"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim communities South Asian African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,126
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mua

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Muaz Rank #3,126

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3126 for Muaz.

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

Muaz ___

  • Muaz Ali
  • Muaz Hassan
  • Muaz Ibrahim
  • Muaz Khalid
  • Muaz Tariq
  • Muaz Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Muaz

Ibrahim Hamza Fatima Aisha Zaid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Muaz more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Muaz at #3126 in the United States.

What do James and Muaz mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Muaz means "seeking refuge" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Muaz boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Muaz is primarily a boy name.

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