James vs Shamsuddin

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
Full profile for James →

Shamsuddin

Boy #40,438 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"sun of the faith, sun of religion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,438
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shams, Sham, Din

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Shamsuddin →

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shamsuddin Rank #40,438

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #40438 for Shamsuddin.

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

Shamsuddin ___

  • Shamsuddin Muhammad
  • Shamsuddin Ahmad
  • Shamsuddin Ali
  • Shamsuddin Hassan
  • Shamsuddin Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shamsuddin

Nooruddin Khairuddin Fatiha Maryam Ibrahim

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shamsuddin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shamsuddin at #40438 in the United States.

What do James and Shamsuddin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shamsuddin means "sun of the faith, sun of religion" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Shamsuddin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shamsuddin is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Shamsuddin vs James James vs Maverick James vs Lincoln James vs Parker James vs Silas
← Full profile: James ← Full profile: Shamsuddin Browse all baby names