James vs Najour

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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Najour

Boy #6,653 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of light, luminous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,653
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naji

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Najour Rank #6,653

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6653 for Najour.

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

Najour ___

  • Najour Ahmad
  • Najour Hassan
  • Najour Omar
  • Najour Khalid
  • Najour Yusuf
  • Najour Karim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Najour

Nour Yara Tariq Layla Ziad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Najour more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Najour at #6653 in the United States.

What do James and Najour mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Najour means "born of light, luminous" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Najour boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Najour is primarily a boy name.

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