Adir vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adir

Boy #4,164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty, noble, majestic"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,164
Total SSA Count
26
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

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Popularity Comparison

Adir Rank #4,164
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4164 for Adir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adir ___

  • Adir Lev
  • Adir Noam
  • Adir Elan
  • Adir Tal
  • Adir Itai
  • Adir Ori

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 Adir

Elan Noam Lior Yael Tal

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adir or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adir at #4164 in the United States.

What do Adir and James mean?

Adir means "mighty, noble, majestic" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adir and James boy or girl names?

Adir is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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