Antony vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antony

Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Roman Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,780
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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

Antony Rank #1,780
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1780 for Antony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antony ___

  • Antony James
  • Antony John
  • Antony Michael
  • Antony David
  • Antony William
  • Antony Edward

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 Antony

Victoria Eleanor Sebastian Charlotte William

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antony or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Antony at #1780 in the United States.

What do Antony and James mean?

Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Antony and James boy or girl names?

Antony is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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