James vs Nassir

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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Nassir

Boy #3,439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helper; supporter; protector"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,439
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nassir Rank #3,439

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3439 for Nassir.

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

Nassir ___

  • Nassir Ahmad
  • Nassir Ali
  • Nassir Raheem
  • Nassir Kareem
  • Nassir Amir
  • Nassir Jamal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nassir

Zayn Amir Khalil Layla Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nassir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nassir at #3439 in the United States.

What do James and Nassir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nassir means "helper; supporter; protector" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Nassir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nassir is primarily a boy name.

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