Adley vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adley

Girl #669 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is just, my witness is God"

Origin: Hebrew Adlai

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#669
Total SSA Count
430
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Addie, Ad

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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

Adley Rank #669
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #669 for Adley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adley ___

  • Adley Grace
  • Adley Rose
  • Adley Mae
  • Adley Claire
  • Adley Jane
  • Adley Pearl

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 Adley

Hadley Emery Brynn Beckett Greyson

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adley at #669 in the United States.

What do Adley and James mean?

Adley means "God is just, my witness is God" (Hebrew Adlai origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adley and James boy or girl names?

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

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