James vs Rahmad

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
Rahmad Rank #19,412

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19412 for Rahmad.

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

Rahmad ___

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 Rahmad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rahmad more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rahmad at #19412 in the United States.

What do James and Rahmad mean?

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

Are James and Rahmad boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rahmad is primarily a boy name.

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