Adrius vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrius

Boy #4,437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Adriatic, the dark sea"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,437
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Adri, Ari, Ad

Playground Safety Score

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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

Adrius Rank #4,437
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4437 for Adrius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adrius ___

  • Adrius James
  • Adrius Cole
  • Adrius Maximus
  • Adrius Sebastian
  • Adrius Roman
  • Adrius Cael

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 Adrius

Darius Marcus Cassian Livia Aurelia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adrius at #4437 in the United States.

What do Adrius and James mean?

Adrius means "of the Adriatic, the dark sea" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adrius and James boy or girl names?

Adrius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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