James vs Saleh

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

✓ All Clear
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Saleh

Boy #1,962 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good, pious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,962
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Saleh Rank #1,962

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1962 for Saleh.

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

Saleh ___

  • Saleh Ahmad
  • Saleh Mohammed
  • Saleh Ibrahim
  • Saleh Yusuf
  • Saleh Khalid
  • Saleh Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Saleh

Mariam Fatima Ibrahim Yusuf Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Saleh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Saleh at #1962 in the United States.

What do James and Saleh mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Saleh means "good, pious" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Saleh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Saleh is primarily a boy name.

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