James vs Rashaad

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

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Rashaad

Boy #3,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good judgment, righteous guidance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,470
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash, Shaad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rashaad Rank #3,470

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3470 for Rashaad.

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

Rashaad ___

  • Rashaad James
  • Rashaad Marcus
  • Rashaad Andre
  • Rashaad Michael
  • Rashaad Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rashaad

Malik Jamal Aisha Zara Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rashaad more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rashaad at #3470 in the United States.

What do James and Rashaad mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rashaad means "good judgment, righteous guidance" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Rashaad boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rashaad is primarily a boy name.

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