James vs Nahom

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

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Nahom

Boy #4,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"comforter, full of compassion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,679
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nah, Homi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nahom Rank #4,679

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4679 for Nahom.

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

Nahom ___

  • Nahom Dawit
  • Nahom Solomon
  • Nahom Yonas
  • Nahom Tekle
  • Nahom Bereket
  • Nahom Haile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nahom

Meron Saron Yonas Lidya Eden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nahom more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nahom at #4679 in the United States.

What do James and Nahom mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nahom means "comforter, full of compassion" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Nahom boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nahom is primarily a boy name.

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