Adem vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adem

Boy #2,910 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, human being"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Albanian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,910
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Adi

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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

Adem Rank #2,910
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2910 for Adem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adem ___

  • Adem Kemal
  • Adem Yusuf
  • Adem Ali
  • Adem Ibrahim
  • Adem Hassan
  • Adem Nour

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 Adem

Ibrahim Yusuf Layla Fatima Maryam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adem or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adem at #2910 in the United States.

What do Adem and James mean?

Adem means "man, human being" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adem and James boy or girl names?

Adem is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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