James vs Nasir

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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Nasir

Boy #450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who gives victory"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#450
Total SSA Count
702
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nasir Rank #450

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #450 for Nasir.

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

Nasir ___

  • Nasir James
  • Nasir Ali
  • Nasir Omar
  • Nasir Malik
  • Nasir David
  • Nasir Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nasir

Malik Zaid Imani Amara Khalid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nasir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nasir at #450 in the United States.

What do James and Nasir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nasir means "one who gives victory" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Nasir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nasir is primarily a boy name.

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