Antoni vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antoni

Boy #2,556 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Polish Catalan Spanish Scandinavian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,556
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Toni, Tony, Ant

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

Antoni Rank #2,556
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2556 for Antoni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antoni ___

  • Antoni James
  • Antoni Marco
  • Antoni Rafael
  • Antoni Alexander
  • Antoni Louis
  • Antoni David

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 Antoni

Isabella Valentina Matteo Sophia Lucia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antoni or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Antoni at #2556 in the United States.

What do Antoni and James mean?

Antoni means "priceless, of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Antoni and James boy or girl names?

Antoni is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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