Adil vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adil

Boy #3,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"just, fair"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Pakistani Turkish Malaysian Moroccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,180
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
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

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Popularity Comparison

Adil Rank #3,180
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3180 for Adil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adil ___

  • Adil Hassan
  • Adil Ali
  • Adil Rahman
  • Adil Kareem
  • Adil Omar
  • Adil Yusuf

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 Adil

Amir Leila Zara Omar Fatima

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adil or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adil at #3180 in the United States.

What do Adil and James mean?

Adil means "just, fair" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adil and James boy or girl names?

Adil is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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