James vs Umar

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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Umar

Boy #1,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, thriving, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,167
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Umar Rank #1,167

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1167 for Umar.

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

Umar ___

  • Umar Abdullah
  • Umar Ali
  • Umar Ibrahim
  • Umar Hassan
  • Umar Malik
  • Umar Khalil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Umar

Ibrahim Ali Fatima Aisha Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Umar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Umar at #1167 in the United States.

What do James and Umar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Umar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Umar is primarily a boy name.

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