Adrienne 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

Adrienne Rank #1,462
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1462 for Adrienne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adrienne ___

  • Adrienne Marie
  • Adrienne Rose
  • Adrienne Claire
  • Adrienne Nicole
  • Adrienne Louise

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 Adrienne

Genevieve Celeste Laurent Dominique Sylvie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrienne or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adrienne at #1462 in the United States.

What do Adrienne and James mean?

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

Are Adrienne and James boy or girl names?

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

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