Anyis 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

Anyis Rank #16,192
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16192 for Anyis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anyis ___

  • Anyis Jose
  • Anyis Luis
  • Anyis Miguel
  • Anyis Angel
  • Anyis Carlos

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 Anyis

Anais Agnes Ines Sofia Elena

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anyis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anyis at #16192 in the United States.

What do Anyis and James mean?

Anyis means "pure, holy" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anyis and James boy or girl names?

Anyis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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