James vs Selim

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
Selim Rank #2,239

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2239 for Selim.

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

Selim ___

  • Selim Ali
  • Selim Hassan
  • Selim Mehmet
  • Selim Yusuf
  • Selim Karim
  • Selim Demir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Selim

Leyla Yusuf Zeynep Musa Fatma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Selim more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Selim at #2239 in the United States.

What do James and Selim mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Selim means "unharmed, complete" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Selim boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Selim is primarily a boy name.

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