Adonai 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

Adonai Rank #1,703
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1703 for Adonai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonai ___

  • Adonai Emmanuel
  • Adonai Isaiah
  • Adonai Elias
  • Adonai Samuel
  • Adonai Micah
  • Adonai Josiah

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 Adonai

Elijah Ezra Zion Naomi Selah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adonai at #1703 in the United States.

What do Adonai and James mean?

Adonai means "my Lord" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adonai and James boy or girl names?

Adonai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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