James vs Muhammed

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

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Muhammed

Boy #1,651 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, praiseworthy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic Pakistani South Asian African Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,651
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Hamid

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Muhammed Rank #1,651

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1651 for Muhammed.

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

Muhammed ___

  • Muhammed Ali
  • Muhammed Hassan
  • Muhammed Ibrahim
  • Muhammed Omar
  • Muhammed Yusuf
  • Muhammed Ahmed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Muhammed

Ibrahim Yusuf Hassan Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Muhammed more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Muhammed at #1651 in the United States.

What do James and Muhammed mean?

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

Are James and Muhammed boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Muhammed is primarily a boy name.

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