James vs Nuh

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
Nuh Rank #3,469

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3469 for Nuh.

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

Nuh ___

  • Nuh James
  • Nuh Alexander
  • Nuh Michael
  • Nuh David
  • Nuh Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nuh

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Adam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nuh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nuh at #3469 in the United States.

What do James and Nuh mean?

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

Are James and Nuh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nuh is primarily a boy name.

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