James vs Nasser

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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Nasser

Boy #3,417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helper, supporter, one who grants victory"

Origin: Arabic root n-s-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,417
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nasser Rank #3,417

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3417 for Nasser.

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

Nasser ___

  • Nasser Ali
  • Nasser Hassan
  • Nasser Omar
  • Nasser Muhammad
  • Nasser Ibrahim
  • Nasser Karim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nasser

Fatima Omar Yasmine Tariq Amina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nasser more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nasser at #3417 in the United States.

What do James and Nasser mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nasser means "helper, supporter, one who grants victory" (Arabic root n-s-r origin).

Are James and Nasser boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nasser is primarily a boy name.

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