Adonnis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adonnis

Boy #3,399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, my lord"

Origin: Phoenician/Semitic

Cultural Roots

Greek English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,399
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Donnie, Doni, Ad

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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

Adonnis Rank #3,399
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3399 for Adonnis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonnis ___

  • Adonnis James
  • Adonnis Michael
  • Adonnis Alexander
  • Adonnis Xavier
  • Adonnis Isaiah
  • Adonnis Marcus

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 Adonnis

Athena Cyrus Demetria Orion Cassius

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonnis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adonnis at #3399 in the United States.

What do Adonnis and James mean?

Adonnis means "lord, my lord" (Phoenician/Semitic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adonnis and James boy or girl names?

Adonnis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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