Adris vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adris

Boy #18,095 Most Popular

Meaning

"Ardent lord; spirited ruler. A rare name of Welsh and Celtic heritage, closely related to Idris, combining elements meaning lord (iud) and impetuous or ardent (ris), traditionally associated with strength and fire of spirit."

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,095
Total SSA Count
6
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Adr, Ady, Adie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Adris Rank #18,095
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18095 for Adris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adris ___

  • Adris Owen
  • Adris Llewelyn
  • Adris Rhys
  • Adris Morgan

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 Adris

Idris Rhys Emrys Caius

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adris at #18095 in the United States.

What do Adris and James mean?

Adris means "Ardent lord; spirited ruler. A rare name of Welsh and Celtic heritage, closely related to Idris, combining elements meaning lord (iud) and impetuous or ardent (ris), traditionally associated with strength and fire of spirit." (Welsh origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adris and James boy or girl names?

Adris is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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