Adeline 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

Adeline Rank #58
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #58 for Adeline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adeline ___

  • Adeline Rose
  • Adeline Grace
  • Adeline Louise
  • Adeline Claire
  • Adeline Anne
  • Adeline Marie

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 Adeline

Theodore Sebastian Eloise Arabella Edmund

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adeline or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adeline at #58 in the United States.

What do Adeline and James mean?

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

Are Adeline and James boy or girl names?

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

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