Adom vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adom

Boy #16,367 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's grace, God's help"

Origin: Akan (Twi)

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Hebrew/Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,367
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dom

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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

Adom Rank #16,367
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16367 for Adom.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adom ___

  • Adom Kwame
  • Adom Kofi
  • Adom Mensah
  • Adom James
  • Adom Emmanuel
  • Adom Isaac

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 Adom

Kwame Kofi Ama Abena Akosua

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adom or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adom at #16367 in the United States.

What do Adom and James mean?

Adom means "God's grace, God's help" (Akan (Twi) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adom and James boy or girl names?

Adom is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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