Andrik vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrik

Boy #6,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, warrior, manly"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak Polish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,525
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Rik

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Andrik Rank #6,525
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6525 for Andrik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrik ___

  • Andrik Jan
  • Andrik Stefan
  • Andrik Lukas
  • Andrik Pavel
  • Andrik Viktor

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 Andrik

Lukas Marek Radoslav Petra Katarina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrik or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andrik at #6525 in the United States.

What do Andrik and James mean?

Andrik means "man, warrior, manly" (Greek via Slavic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andrik and James boy or girl names?

Andrik is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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