Anubis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anubis

Boy #5,026 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guardian of the underworld"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Egyptian Neo-pagan Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,026
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anu, Bis

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Anubis Rank #5,026
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5026 for Anubis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anubis ___

  • Anubis Orion
  • Anubis Sage
  • Anubis Cole
  • Anubis River
  • Anubis Stone
  • Anubis Rex

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Anubis

Osiris Horus Isis Thoth Ra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anubis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anubis at #5026 in the United States.

What do Anubis and James mean?

Anubis means "guardian of the underworld" (Ancient Egyptian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anubis and James boy or girl names?

Anubis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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