James Abad

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

James Abad — supplanter
5.0 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

James Abad is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name James is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, from Jacobus, from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." Name of two apostles and many kings. The surname Abad: Andy Abad (born 1972), American baseball player Antonio Abad (1894–1970), Filipino writer Carlos Abad (born 1995), Spanish footballer Carmencita Abad (born 1933), Filipina actress Diego José Abad y García (1727–1779), Jesuit poet and translator in New Spain and Italy Fernando Abad (born 1985), Dominican baseball player Gémino Abad (born 1939), Filipino poet José Gómez Abad, (1904–1993), Spanish painter Margot Abad, Argentine film actress Mercedes Abad (born 1961), Spanish journalist and short story writer Pacita Abad (1946–2004), Filipina painter Pere Esteve i Abad (1942–2005), Catalan politic. James is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 5.0 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name James reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: James

Meaning: supplanter

Hebrew

English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, from Jacobus, from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." Name of two apostles and many kings.

Surname: Abad

Spanish

Andy Abad (born 1972), American baseball player Antonio Abad (1894–1970), Filipino writer Carlos Abad (born 1995), Spanish footballer Carmencita Abad (born 1933), Filipina actress Diego José Abad y García (1727–1779), Jesuit poet and translator in New Spain and Italy Fernando Abad (born 1985), Dominican baseball player Gémino Abad (born 1939), Filipino poet José Gómez Abad, (1904–1993), Spanish painter Margot Abad, Argentine film actress Mercedes Abad (born 1961), Spanish journalist and short story writer Pacita Abad (1946–2004), Filipina painter Pere Esteve i Abad (1942–2005), Catalan politic.

Advertisement

Geographic Distribution

The first name James is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name James by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Name Variants & Related Names

The name James has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Jim
  • Jimmy
  • Jamie
  • Jacques
  • Diego
  • Giacomo
  • Hamish

Notable People Named James Abad

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for James Abad:

2
Expression Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name James?
The first name James originates from Hebrew. English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, from Jacobus, from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." Name of two apostles and many kings.
When was James most popular?
The name James reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Abad?
The surname Abad originates from Spanish. Andy Abad (born 1972), American baseball player Antonio Abad (1894–1970), Filipino writer Carlos Abad (born 1995), Spanish footballer Carmencita Abad (born 1933), Filipina actress Diego José Abad y García (1727–1779), Jesuit poet and translator in New Spain and Italy Fernando Abad (born 1985), Dominican baseball player Gémino Abad (born 1939), Filipino poet José Gómez Abad, (1904–1993), Spanish painter Margot Abad, Argentine film actress Mercedes Abad (born 1961), Spanish journalist and short story writer Pacita Abad (1946–2004), Filipina painter Pere Esteve i Abad (1942–2005), Catalan politic.
What are the origins of the name James Abad?
The name James Abad combines two different traditions: the first name James has Hebrew roots, while the surname Abad originates from Spanish.
Advertisement