Adit vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adit

Boy #36,351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"first, beginning, primordial"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,351
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adit Rank #36,351
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #36351 for Adit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adit or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adit at #36351 in the United States.

What do Adit and James mean?

Adit means "first, beginning, primordial" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adit and James boy or girl names?

Adit is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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