James vs Wasil

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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Wasil

Boy #13,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who arrives, one who attains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Central Asian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,996
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wasi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Wasil Rank #13,996

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13996 for Wasil.

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

Wasil ___

  • Wasil Ahmad
  • Wasil Mohammed
  • Wasil Karim
  • Wasil Hassan
  • Wasil Ali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wasil

Tariq Nadia Layla Samir Dalia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wasil more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wasil at #13996 in the United States.

What do James and Wasil mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wasil means "one who arrives, one who attains" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Wasil boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wasil is primarily a boy name.

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