Addison 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

Addison Rank #68
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #68 for Addison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addison ___

  • Addison Grace
  • Addison Mae
  • Addison Rose
  • Addison Claire
  • Addison Lee
  • Addison Kate

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 Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Addison at #68 in the United States.

What do Addison and James mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Addison and James boy or girl names?

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

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