Addie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Addie

Girl #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,313
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ad, Adds

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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

Addie Rank #1,313
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1313 for Addie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addie ___

  • Addie Rose
  • Addie Mae
  • Addie Grace
  • Addie Jane
  • Addie Claire
  • Addie Louise

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 Addie

Elsie Millie Freddie Charlie Maggie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Addie at #1313 in the United States.

What do Addie and James mean?

Addie means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Addie and James boy or girl names?

Addie is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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