Anterious vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Anterious Rank #14,690
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14690 for Anterious.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anterious ___

  • Anterious James
  • Anterious Lee
  • Anterious Deon
  • Anterious Marcus
  • Anterious Lamar

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 Anterious

Darious Marquise Devonte Antoinette

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anterious or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anterious at #14690 in the United States.

What do Anterious and James mean?

Anterious means "one who stands forward, leader" (Latin-English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anterious and James boy or girl names?

Anterious is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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