Adan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adan

Boy #496 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, human being"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic Hebrew Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#496
Total SSA Count
620
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad, Dan

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adan Rank #496
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #496 for Adan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adan ___

  • Adan Luis
  • Adan Miguel
  • Adan Carlos
  • Adan José
  • Adan Alejandro
  • Adan Rafael

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 Adan

Eva Sofia Mateo Valentina Diego

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adan at #496 in the United States.

What do Adan and James mean?

Adan means "man, human being" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adan and James boy or girl names?

Adan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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