James vs Raed

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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Raed

Boy #6,014 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"leader, the first one"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Levantine North African Iraqi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,014
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Raed Rank #6,014

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6014 for Raed.

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

Raed ___

  • Raed Ali
  • Raed Hassan
  • Raed Omar
  • Raed Kareem
  • Raed Bilal
  • Raed Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raed

Hana Layla Ziad Bilal Yasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raed more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raed at #6014 in the United States.

What do James and Raed mean?

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

Are James and Raed boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Raed is primarily a boy name.

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