Adonias vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adonias

Boy #5,387 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my lord is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Biblical Ethiopian Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,387
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ado, Doni

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Adonias Rank #5,387
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5387 for Adonias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonias ___

  • Adonias Samuel
  • Adonias David
  • Adonias Elias
  • Adonias Mateus
  • Adonias Gabriel
  • Adonias Rafael

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 Adonias

Ezekiel Elijah Micaiah Davi Natan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonias or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adonias at #5387 in the United States.

What do Adonias and James mean?

Adonias means "my lord is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adonias and James boy or girl names?

Adonias is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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