James vs Walid

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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Walid

Boy #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"newborn child, newly born"

Origin: Arabic root w-l-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wali

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Walid Rank #4,802

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4802 for Walid.

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

Walid ___

  • Walid Hassan
  • Walid Ibrahim
  • Walid Omar
  • Walid Ahmad
  • Walid Kareem
  • Walid Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Walid

Khalid Yasmin Layla Omar Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Walid more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Walid at #4802 in the United States.

What do James and Walid mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Walid means "newborn child, newly born" (Arabic root w-l-d origin).

Are James and Walid boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Walid is primarily a boy name.

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