James vs Omir

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

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Omir

Boy #4,742 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long life, age"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,742
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Omi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Omir Rank #4,742

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4742 for Omir.

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

Omir ___

  • Omir Ali
  • Omir Hassan
  • Omir Khalil
  • Omir Rashid
  • Omir Tariq
  • Omir Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Omir

Layla Zara Amir Yasmine Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Omir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Omir at #4742 in the United States.

What do James and Omir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Omir means "long life, age" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Omir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Omir is primarily a boy name.

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