James vs Nasr

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

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nasr Rank #10,101

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10101 for Nasr.

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

Nasr ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nasr

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nasr more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nasr at #10101 in the United States.

What do James and Nasr mean?

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

Are James and Nasr boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nasr is primarily a boy name.

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