Adon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adon

Boy #5,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master, ruler"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,649
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don

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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

Adon Rank #5,649
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5649 for Adon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adon ___

  • Adon James
  • Adon Michael
  • Adon Elijah
  • Adon Samuel
  • Adon Isaiah
  • Adon Levi

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 Adon

Ezra Eli Naomi Miriam Caleb

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adon at #5649 in the United States.

What do Adon and James mean?

Adon means "lord, master, ruler" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adon and James boy or girl names?

Adon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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