Ananias vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ananias

Boy #2,734 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has favored, grace of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian American Greek Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,734
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Anas, Nani

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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

Ananias Rank #2,734
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2734 for Ananias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ananias ___

  • Ananias James
  • Ananias Paul
  • Ananias Emmanuel
  • Ananias David
  • Ananias Michael

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 Ananias

Barnabas Tobias Ezra Lydia Miriam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ananias or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ananias at #2734 in the United States.

What do Ananias and James mean?

Ananias means "God has favored, grace of God" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ananias and James boy or girl names?

Ananias is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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