James vs Tarik

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

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Tarik

Boy #3,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who knocks at the door, night knocker"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Turkish North African South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,346
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tari, Rick

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tarik Rank #3,346

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3346 for Tarik.

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

Tarik ___

  • Tarik Hassan
  • Tarik Omar
  • Tarik Yusuf
  • Tarik Ibrahim
  • Tarik Nabil
  • Tarik Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tarik

Kareem Yusuf Hamza Layla Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tarik more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tarik at #3346 in the United States.

What do James and Tarik mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tarik means "he who knocks at the door, night knocker" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Tarik boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tarik is primarily a boy name.

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