James vs Sameir

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sameir Rank #4,776

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4776 for Sameir.

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

Sameir ___

  • Sameir Ali
  • Sameir Hassan
  • Sameir Omar
  • Sameir Rayan
  • Sameir Kareem
  • Sameir Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sameir

Layla Yasmine Zara Rami Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sameir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sameir at #4776 in the United States.

What do James and Sameir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sameir means "entertaining companion, storyteller" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Sameir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sameir is primarily a boy name.

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