Americus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Americus

Boy #37,943 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin Italian Germanic Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,943
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ameri, Ricky, Rick

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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

Americus Rank #37,943
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37943 for Americus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Americus ___

  • Americus James
  • Americus Cole
  • Americus Henry
  • Americus Reid
  • Americus Tate
  • Americus Grant

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 Americus

Augustus Cornelius Florence Columbia Theodore

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Americus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Americus at #37943 in the United States.

What do Americus and James mean?

Americus means "home ruler, powerful ruler" (Germanic via Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Americus and James boy or girl names?

Americus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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