James vs Rashed

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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Rashed

Boy #6,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mature, of sound judgment"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Islamic North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,013
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rashed Rank #6,013

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6013 for Rashed.

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

Rashed ___

  • Rashed Ali
  • Rashed Omar
  • Rashed Hassan
  • Rashed Karim
  • Rashed Tarek
  • Rashed Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rashed

Tariq Khalid Yasmin Fatima Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rashed more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rashed at #6013 in the United States.

What do James and Rashed mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rashed means "mature, of sound judgment" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Rashed boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rashed is primarily a boy name.

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