Adrianna 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

Adrianna Rank #769
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #769 for Adrianna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adrianna ___

  • Adrianna Marie
  • Adrianna Grace
  • Adrianna Rose
  • Adrianna Nicole
  • Adrianna Claire
  • Adrianna Sofia

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 Adrianna

Valentina Isabella Marcus Giovanni Bianca

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrianna or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adrianna at #769 in the United States.

What do Adrianna and James mean?

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

Are Adrianna and James boy or girl names?

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

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