Abaddon vs James

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abaddon Rank #24,879
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24879 for Abaddon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abaddon ___

  • Abaddon James
  • Abaddon Cole
  • Abaddon Michael
  • Abaddon Thomas
  • Abaddon Gray

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abaddon

Zephyr Raven Lazarus Azrael Lilith

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abaddon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abaddon at #24879 in the United States.

What do Abaddon and James mean?

Abaddon means "destruction, ruin" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abaddon and James boy or girl names?

Abaddon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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