James vs Mubarak

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mubarak Rank #4,025

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4025 for Mubarak.

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

Mubarak ___

  • Mubarak Ahmad
  • Mubarak Muhammad
  • Mubarak Abdullah
  • Mubarak Khalid
  • Mubarak Hassan
  • Mubarak Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mubarak

Ibrahim Kareem Fatima Amina Salim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mubarak more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mubarak at #4025 in the United States.

What do James and Mubarak mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mubarak means "filled with divine grace" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Mubarak boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mubarak is primarily a boy name.

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