Anders vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#835
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Ander

Playground Safety Score

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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

Anders Rank #835
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #835 for Anders.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anders ___

  • Anders James
  • Anders Erik
  • Anders Lars
  • Anders Bjorn
  • Anders Cole
  • Anders Reid

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 Anders

Soren Magnus Astrid Ingrid Lars

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anders or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Anders and James mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anders and James boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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