James vs Zahid

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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Zahid

Boy #2,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devout, pious, ascetic"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,766
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zahi, Z

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zahid Rank #2,766

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2766 for Zahid.

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

Zahid ___

  • Zahid Ali
  • Zahid Omar
  • Zahid Hassan
  • Zahid Ibrahim
  • Zahid Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zahid

Rashid Khalid Layla Fatima Hamza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zahid more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zahid at #2766 in the United States.

What do James and Zahid mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zahid means "devout, pious, ascetic" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Zahid boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zahid is primarily a boy name.

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