James Mohammed

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

James Mohammed — supplanter
5.0 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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James Mohammed 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 Mohammed: Dean Mahomed (1759–1851), British Indian traveller, soldier, surgeon, and entrepreneur Osman Mahomed, Mauritian politician Mahathir Mohamad (born 1925), Malaysian politician; Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981–2003; 2018–2020) Amin Mohammed (born 1996), known online as Chunkz, British YouTube personality Amina Mohamed (born 1961), Somali lawyer, diplomat and politician Antonio Mohamed (born 1970), Argentine football coach Binyam Mohamed (born 1978), Ethiopian detained in Guantanamo Bay between 2004 and 2009 Che Zahara binte Noor Mohamed (1907–1962), Malay activist Dimitri Mohamed (born 1989), Fr. 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: Mohammed

English

Dean Mahomed (1759–1851), British Indian traveller, soldier, surgeon, and entrepreneur Osman Mahomed, Mauritian politician Mahathir Mohamad (born 1925), Malaysian politician; Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981–2003; 2018–2020) Amin Mohammed (born 1996), known online as Chunkz, British YouTube personality Amina Mohamed (born 1961), Somali lawyer, diplomat and politician Antonio Mohamed (born 1970), Argentine football coach Binyam Mohamed (born 1978), Ethiopian detained in Guantanamo Bay between 2004 and 2009 Che Zahara binte Noor Mohamed (1907–1962), Malay activist Dimitri Mohamed (born 1989), Fr.

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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:

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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 Mohammed

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 Mohammed:

3
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Mohammed?
The surname Mohammed originates from English. Dean Mahomed (1759–1851), British Indian traveller, soldier, surgeon, and entrepreneur Osman Mahomed, Mauritian politician Mahathir Mohamad (born 1925), Malaysian politician; Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981–2003; 2018–2020) Amin Mohammed (born 1996), known online as Chunkz, British YouTube personality Amina Mohamed (born 1961), Somali lawyer, diplomat and politician Antonio Mohamed (born 1970), Argentine football coach Binyam Mohamed (born 1978), Ethiopian detained in Guantanamo Bay between 2004 and 2009 Che Zahara binte Noor Mohamed (1907–1962), Malay activist Dimitri Mohamed (born 1989), Fr.
What are the origins of the name James Mohammed?
The name James Mohammed combines two different traditions: the first name James has Hebrew roots, while the surname Mohammed originates from English.
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