James vs Sharif

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

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Sharif

Boy #5,260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, honorable, eminent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,260
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shaz, Reef

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sharif Rank #5,260

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5260 for Sharif.

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

Sharif ___

  • Sharif Ali
  • Sharif Hassan
  • Sharif Ibrahim
  • Sharif Omar
  • Sharif Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sharif

Kareem Amir Leila Fatima Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sharif more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sharif at #5260 in the United States.

What do James and Sharif mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sharif means "noble, honorable, eminent" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Sharif boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sharif is primarily a boy name.

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