Abraxas vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraxas

Boy #24,372 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine supreme being, cosmic power"

Origin: Gnostic Greek

Cultural Roots

American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,372
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Brak, Ax, Rax

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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
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Abraxas Rank #24,372
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24372 for Abraxas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraxas ___

  • Abraxas Orion
  • Abraxas Silas
  • Abraxas Cole
  • Abraxas Rex
  • Abraxas Magnus
  • Abraxas Cade

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 Abraxas

Orion Zephyr Oberon Lucifer Seraphim

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraxas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abraxas at #24372 in the United States.

What do Abraxas and James mean?

Abraxas means "divine supreme being, cosmic power" (Gnostic Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abraxas and James boy or girl names?

Abraxas is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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