James vs Xamir

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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Xamir

Boy #6,130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"entertainer, companion in evening conversation"

Origin: Arabic (Samir)

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,130
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xam, Mir, Zam

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Xamir Rank #6,130

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6130 for Xamir.

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

Xamir ___

  • Xamir Elijah
  • Xamir Jordan
  • Xamir Malik
  • Xamir Leon
  • Xamir Isaiah
  • Xamir Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Xamir

Zion Amir Khalil Aria Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Xamir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Xamir at #6130 in the United States.

What do James and Xamir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Xamir means "entertainer, companion in evening conversation" (Arabic (Samir) origin).

Are James and Xamir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Xamir is primarily a boy name.

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