Adnan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adnan

Boy #1,519 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settler, one who stays in a place"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,519
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Adi, 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

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Popularity Comparison

Adnan Rank #1,519
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1519 for Adnan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adnan ___

  • Adnan Mohammed
  • Adnan Hassan
  • Adnan Kareem
  • Adnan Yusuf
  • Adnan Ali

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 Adnan

Yasmin Ibrahim Fatima Bilal Nour

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adnan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adnan at #1519 in the United States.

What do Adnan and James mean?

Adnan means "settler, one who stays in a place" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adnan and James boy or girl names?

Adnan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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