James vs Qamar

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
Qamar Rank #3,373

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3373 for Qamar.

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

Qamar ___

  • Qamar Fatima
  • Qamar Nour
  • Qamar Amira
  • Qamar Sana
  • Qamar Layla
  • Qamar Zeynep

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Qamar

Nour Shams Zara Omar Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Qamar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Qamar at #3373 in the United States.

What do James and Qamar mean?

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

Are James and Qamar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Qamar is primarily a girl name.

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