James vs Murtaza

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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Murtaza

Boy #5,407 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who is pleasing, accepted"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic Iranian Pakistani South Asian Shia Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,407
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Murtaz, Mortie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Murtaza Rank #5,407

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5407 for Murtaza.

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

Murtaza ___

  • Murtaza Ali
  • Murtaza Hassan
  • Murtaza Hussain
  • Murtaza Raza
  • Murtaza Abbas
  • Murtaza Muhammad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Murtaza

Hassan Hussain Fatima Zainab Abbas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Murtaza more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Murtaza at #5407 in the United States.

What do James and Murtaza mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Murtaza means "one who is pleasing, accepted" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Murtaza boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Murtaza is primarily a boy name.

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