James vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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James Rank #5

Adam Rank #100

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #100 for Adam.

Is James or Adam more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do James and Adam mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are James and Adam boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.