James vs Nahum

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
Nahum Rank #2,280

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2280 for Nahum.

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

Nahum ___

  • Nahum David
  • Nahum Joseph
  • Nahum Eli
  • Nahum Samuel
  • Nahum Isaac
  • Nahum Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nahum

Ezra Micah Jonah Tobias Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nahum more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nahum at #2280 in the United States.

What do James and Nahum mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nahum means "comfort, consolation" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Nahum boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nahum is primarily a boy name.

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