Almighty vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Almighty

Boy #18,461 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"all-powerful, omnipotent"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,461
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Al, Mighty

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Almighty Rank #18,461
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18461 for Almighty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Almighty ___

  • Almighty James
  • Almighty Lee
  • Almighty King
  • Almighty Cross
  • Almighty Isaiah
  • Almighty Truth

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 Almighty

King Justice Valor Brave Royal

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Almighty or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Almighty at #18461 in the United States.

What do Almighty and James mean?

Almighty means "all-powerful, omnipotent" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Almighty and James boy or girl names?

Almighty is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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