Addilyn 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

Addilyn Rank #773
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #773 for Addilyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addilyn ___

  • Addilyn Rose
  • Addilyn Grace
  • Addilyn Mae
  • Addilyn Claire
  • Addilyn Jane
  • Addilyn Faith

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 Addilyn

Brecken Emmalyn Avery Hadley Brayden

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addilyn or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Addilyn at #773 in the United States.

What do Addilyn and James mean?

Addilyn means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Addilyn and James boy or girl names?

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

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