James vs Qais

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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Qais

Boy #3,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"steadfast, resolute"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,212
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Qais Rank #3,212

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3212 for Qais.

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

Qais ___

  • Qais Tariq
  • Qais Ahmad
  • Qais Hassan
  • Qais Omar
  • Qais Faris
  • Qais Zaid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Qais

Layla Yusuf Sara Khalid Nour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Qais more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Qais at #3212 in the United States.

What do James and Qais mean?

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

Are James and Qais boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Qais is primarily a boy name.

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