James vs Quadir

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

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Quadir

Boy #2,178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all-powerful (divine name Al-Qadir)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American Muslim West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,178
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Quad, Qua, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Quadir Rank #2,178

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2178 for Quadir.

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

Quadir ___

  • Quadir Ali
  • Quadir Rasheed
  • Quadir Malik
  • Quadir Jamal
  • Quadir Kareem
  • Quadir Hassan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quadir

Kareem Rahim Amira Aaliyah Rashid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quadir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quadir at #2178 in the United States.

What do James and Quadir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Quadir means "all-powerful (divine name Al-Qadir)" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Quadir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quadir is primarily a boy name.

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