Amadeus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amadeus

Boy #1,279 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"love of God"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Italian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,279
Total SSA Count
153
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amadé, Deo, Adi

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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

Amadeus Rank #1,279
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1279 for Amadeus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amadeus ___

  • Amadeus Wolfgang
  • Amadeus Leopold
  • Amadeus Sebastian
  • Amadeus Elias
  • Amadeus Franz
  • Amadeus Heinrich

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 Amadeus

Leopold Konstanze Cecilia Wolfgang Beatrice

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amadeus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amadeus at #1279 in the United States.

What do Amadeus and James mean?

Amadeus means "love of God" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amadeus and James boy or girl names?

Amadeus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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