Artem vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artem

Boy #2,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Greek Bulgarian Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,174
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tyoma, Art

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Artem Rank #2,174
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2174 for Artem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artem ___

  • Artem Alexander
  • Artem Nikolai
  • Artem Dmitri
  • Artem Mikhail
  • Artem Sergei
  • Artem Viktor

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 Artem

Dmitri Nikita Anastasia Natasha Ivan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artem or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Artem at #2174 in the United States.

What do Artem and James mean?

Artem means "gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Artem and James boy or girl names?

Artem is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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