Artemus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemus

Boy #5,370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, uninjured"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,370
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art, Artie

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

Artemus Rank #5,370
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5370 for Artemus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemus ___

  • Artemus James
  • Artemus William
  • Artemus Henry
  • Artemus Lee
  • Artemus Cole
  • Artemus Blake

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Artemus

Orion Apollo Cassius Phoebe Diana

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Artemus at #5370 in the United States.

What do Artemus and James mean?

Artemus means "safe, uninjured" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Artemus and James boy or girl names?

Artemus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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