Adriana 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

Adriana Rank #323
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #323 for Adriana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adriana ___

  • Adriana Rose
  • Adriana Marie
  • Adriana Claire
  • Adriana Grace
  • Adriana Elizabeth

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 Adriana

Isabella Sofia Marco Lorenzo Elena

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adriana or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adriana at #323 in the United States.

What do Adriana and James mean?

Adriana means "from Hadria" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adriana and James boy or girl names?

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

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