James vs Nadir

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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Nadir

Boy #4,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"scarce, uncommon"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian North African Muslim French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,715
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nadi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nadir Rank #4,715

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4715 for Nadir.

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

Nadir ___

  • Nadir Ali
  • Nadir Hassan
  • Nadir Karim
  • Nadir Ibrahim
  • Nadir Yusuf
  • Nadir Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nadir

Yasmin Kareem Layla Hassan Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nadir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nadir at #4715 in the United States.

What do James and Nadir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nadir means "scarce, uncommon" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Nadir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nadir is primarily a boy name.

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