Adedeji vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adedeji

Boy #35,860 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"the crown has doubled in honor"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Nigerian Yoruba West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,860
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Deji, Ade

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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

Adedeji Rank #35,860
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35860 for Adedeji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adedeji ___

  • Adedeji Kayode
  • Adedeji Tunde
  • Adedeji Babatunde
  • Adedeji Oluwaseun
  • Adedeji Emmanuel

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 Adedeji

Adewale Adedayo Adekola Adesola Adedoyin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adedeji or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adedeji at #35860 in the United States.

What do Adedeji and James mean?

Adedeji means "the crown has doubled in honor" (Yoruba origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adedeji and James boy or girl names?

Adedeji is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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