Andor vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andor

Boy #18,955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle of Thor"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Hungarian Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,955
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Andi

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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

Andor Rank #18,955
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18955 for Andor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andor ___

  • Andor James
  • Andor Kai
  • Andor Rune
  • Andor Emil
  • Andor Lars

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 Andor

Bjorn Sigrid Leif Freya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andor or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andor at #18955 in the United States.

What do Andor and James mean?

Andor means "eagle of Thor" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andor and James boy or girl names?

Andor is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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