James vs Nazire

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
Nazire Rank #12,168

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12168 for Nazire.

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

Nazire ___

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 Nazire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nazire more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nazire at #12168 in the United States.

What do James and Nazire mean?

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

Are James and Nazire boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nazire is primarily a boy name.

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