James vs Rasheed

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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Rasheed

Boy #3,723 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise counselor, one of good judgment"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American South Asian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,723
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash, Sheed

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rasheed Rank #3,723

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3723 for Rasheed.

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

Rasheed ___

  • Rasheed Kareem
  • Rasheed James
  • Rasheed Omar
  • Rasheed Malik
  • Rasheed Hassan
  • Rasheed Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rasheed

Malik Amir Kareem Zahara Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rasheed more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rasheed at #3723 in the United States.

What do James and Rasheed mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rasheed means "wise counselor, one of good judgment" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Rasheed boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rasheed is primarily a boy name.

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