James vs Rahmatullah

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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Rahmatullah

Boy #25,043 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"mercy of God"

Origin: Arabic rahmat + Allah

Cultural Roots

Afghan Pakistani Arabic/Islamic South Asian Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,043
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
5
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rahmat, Rahmi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rahmatullah Rank #25,043

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25043 for Rahmatullah.

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

Rahmatullah ___

  • Rahmatullah Khan
  • Rahmatullah Shah
  • Rahmatullah Ali
  • Rahmatullah Hassan
  • Rahmatullah Ahmad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rahmatullah

Nurullah Nasrullah Habibullah Fatima Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rahmatullah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rahmatullah at #25043 in the United States.

What do James and Rahmatullah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rahmatullah means "mercy of God" (Arabic rahmat + Allah origin).

Are James and Rahmatullah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rahmatullah is primarily a boy name.

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