James vs Rahim

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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Rahim

Boy #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,953
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rah, Rami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rahim Rank #2,953

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2953 for Rahim.

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

Rahim ___

  • Rahim Ali
  • Rahim Mohammed
  • Rahim Hassan
  • Rahim Ibrahim
  • Rahim Kareem
  • Rahim Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rahim

Kareem Halim Amira Fatima Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rahim more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do James and Rahim mean?

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

Are James and Rahim boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rahim is primarily a boy name.

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