James vs Muneer

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
Muneer Rank #6,699

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6699 for Muneer.

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

Muneer ___

  • Muneer Ali
  • Muneer Hassan
  • Muneer Ibrahim
  • Muneer Yusuf
  • Muneer Kareem
  • Muneer Salim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Muneer

Zainab Fatima Tariq Yasmin Khalid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Muneer more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Muneer at #6699 in the United States.

What do James and Muneer mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Muneer means "luminous, radiant" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Muneer boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Muneer is primarily a boy name.

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