James vs Rashad

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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Rashad

Boy #1,793 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maturity, wisdom"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,793
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rashad Rank #1,793

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1793 for Rashad.

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

Rashad ___

  • Rashad James
  • Rashad Michael
  • Rashad Lee
  • Rashad Wayne
  • Rashad Andre
  • Rashad Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rashad

Darius Malik Tariq Kezia Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rashad more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rashad at #1793 in the United States.

What do James and Rashad mean?

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

Are James and Rashad boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rashad is primarily a boy name.

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