Adler 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

Adler Rank #965
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #965 for Adler.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adler ___

  • Adler James
  • Adler Cole
  • Adler Grey
  • Adler Flynn
  • Adler Reed
  • Adler Nash

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 Adler

Beckham Marlowe Steele Fallon Sloane

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adler or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adler at #965 in the United States.

What do Adler and James mean?

Adler means "eagle" (Old High German origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adler and James boy or girl names?

Adler is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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