Anthem vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthem

Boy #6,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a rousing song of praise or national identity"

Origin: Old English via Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,172
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ant

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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

Anthem Rank #6,172
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6172 for Anthem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthem ___

  • Anthem James
  • Anthem Cole
  • Anthem Reed
  • Anthem West
  • Anthem Lee
  • Anthem Gray

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Anthem

Legend Story Phoenix Nova Harbor

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthem or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anthem at #6172 in the United States.

What do Anthem and James mean?

Anthem means "a rousing song of praise or national identity" (Old English via Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anthem and James boy or girl names?

Anthem is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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