Adoniram 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

Adoniram Rank #15,800
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15800 for Adoniram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adoniram ___

  • Adoniram James
  • Adoniram Joseph
  • Adoniram Thomas
  • Adoniram Lee
  • Adoniram Paul
  • Adoniram David

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Adoniram

Zebulon Ezra Jedediah Lemuel Hezekiah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adoniram or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adoniram at #15800 in the United States.

What do Adoniram and James mean?

Adoniram means "The lord is high" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adoniram and James boy or girl names?

Adoniram is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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