Agape vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agape

Boy #17,677 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unconditional, divine love"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Christian Nigerian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,677
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gape, Aggy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Agape Rank #17,677
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17677 for Agape.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agape ___

  • Agape Emmanuel
  • Agape James
  • Agape David
  • Agape Elijah
  • Agape Michael
  • Agape John

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 Agape

Eros Philia Logos Charis Zoe

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agape or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Agape at #17677 in the United States.

What do Agape and James mean?

Agape means "unconditional, divine love" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Agape and James boy or girl names?

Agape is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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