Adora vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adora

Girl #2,437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"adored, beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Portuguese Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,437
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dora, Addie, Rory

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adora Rank #2,437
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2437 for Adora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adora ___

  • Adora Rose
  • Adora Mae
  • Adora Grace
  • Adora June
  • Adora Belle
  • Adora Faye

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 Adora

Catra Glimmer Bow Mermista Perfuma

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adora or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adora at #2437 in the United States.

What do Adora and James mean?

Adora means "adored, beloved" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adora and James boy or girl names?

Adora is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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