James vs Sabr

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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Sabr

Boy #6,218 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"patience, endurance, perseverance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Somali Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,218
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sab

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sabr Rank #6,218

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6218 for Sabr.

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

Sabr ___

  • Sabr Ali
  • Sabr Omar
  • Sabr Hassan
  • Sabr Ibrahim
  • Sabr Yusuf
  • Sabr Ahmad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sabr

Shukr Tawfiq Hassan Zainab Noor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sabr more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sabr at #6218 in the United States.

What do James and Sabr mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sabr means "patience, endurance, perseverance" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Sabr boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sabr is primarily a boy name.

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