Anis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anis

Boy #6,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"companion, close friend"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,601
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Anis Rank #6,601
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6601 for Anis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anis ___

  • Anis Karim
  • Anis Rami
  • Anis Said
  • Anis Omar
  • Anis Tarek
  • Anis Nasser

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 Anis

Layla Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Sami

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anis at #6601 in the United States.

What do Anis and James mean?

Anis means "companion, close friend" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anis and James boy or girl names?

Anis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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