James vs Qadir

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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Qadir

Boy #5,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"capable, powerful, able"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,945
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Qadir Rank #5,945

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5945 for Qadir.

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

Qadir ___

  • Qadir Ali
  • Qadir Hassan
  • Qadir Ibrahim
  • Qadir Tariq
  • Qadir Samir
  • Qadir Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Qadir

Zahir Nadir Yasmin Layla Jamil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Qadir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Qadir at #5945 in the United States.

What do James and Qadir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Qadir means "capable, powerful, able" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Qadir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Qadir is primarily a boy name.

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