James vs Quasim

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
Quasim Rank #12,654

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12654 for Quasim.

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

Quasim ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quasim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quasim more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quasim at #12654 in the United States.

What do James and Quasim mean?

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

Are James and Quasim boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quasim is primarily a boy name.

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