Adonis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adonis

Boy #206 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

American Greek Lebanese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,713
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Doni, Adi

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Adonis Rank #206
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #206 for Adonis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonis ___

  • Adonis James
  • Adonis Lee
  • Adonis Xavier
  • Adonis Michael
  • Adonis Ray
  • Adonis Marco

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 Adonis

Apollo Orion Cassandra Athena Darius

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adonis at #206 in the United States.

What do Adonis and James mean?

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

Are Adonis and James boy or girl names?

Adonis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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