James vs Shamir

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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Shamir

Boy #3,862 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"diamond, hardest stone"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,862
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sham, Mir

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shamir Rank #3,862

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3862 for Shamir.

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

Shamir ___

  • Shamir David
  • Shamir Joseph
  • Shamir Eli
  • Shamir Aaron
  • Shamir Solomon
  • Shamir Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shamir

Tamir Eitan Noa Yael Gideon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shamir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shamir at #3862 in the United States.

What do James and Shamir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shamir means "diamond, hardest stone" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Shamir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shamir is primarily a boy name.

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