James vs Naszir

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Naszir Rank #6,493

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6493 for Naszir.

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

Naszir ___

  • Naszir Malik
  • Naszir James
  • Naszir Elijah
  • Naszir Omar
  • Naszir David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Naszir

Zaire Amari Khalil Imani Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Naszir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Naszir at #6493 in the United States.

What do James and Naszir mean?

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

Are James and Naszir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Naszir is primarily a boy name.

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