Adarius vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adarius

Boy #5,927 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of good"

Origin: Old Persian via Darius

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,927
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade, Dari, Dare

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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

Adarius Rank #5,927
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5927 for Adarius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adarius ___

  • Adarius James
  • Adarius Michael
  • Adarius Emmanuel
  • Adarius Xavier
  • Adarius Isaiah
  • Adarius Elijah

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 Adarius

Darius Damarius Amara Zara Khalil

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adarius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adarius at #5927 in the United States.

What do Adarius and James mean?

Adarius means "possessor of good" (Old Persian via Darius origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adarius and James boy or girl names?

Adarius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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