James vs Nabil

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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Nabil

Boy #2,774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,774
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nab, Bil

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nabil Rank #2,774

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2774 for Nabil.

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

Nabil ___

  • Nabil Ahmad
  • Nabil Hassan
  • Nabil Khalid
  • Nabil Yusuf
  • Nabil Omar
  • Nabil Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nabil

Farid Karim Leila Nadia Yasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nabil more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nabil at #2774 in the United States.

What do James and Nabil mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nabil means "noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Nabil boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nabil is primarily a boy name.

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