Anibal vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anibal

Boy #3,427 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace of Baal"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Carthaginian heritage

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,427
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ani, Nib

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Anibal Rank #3,427
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3427 for Anibal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anibal ___

  • Anibal Jose
  • Anibal Luis
  • Anibal Rafael
  • Anibal Antonio
  • Anibal Miguel
  • Anibal Carlos

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 Anibal

Rodrigo Adriana Hernan Camila Cesar

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anibal or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anibal at #3427 in the United States.

What do Anibal and James mean?

Anibal means "grace of Baal" (Phoenician origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anibal and James boy or girl names?

Anibal is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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