Artis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artis

Boy #5,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear man, noble bear"

Origin: Celtic (Artos)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Lithuanian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,036
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
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

Artis Rank #5,036
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5036 for Artis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artis ___

  • Artis James
  • Artis Lee
  • Artis Ray
  • Artis Wayne
  • Artis Dean
  • Artis Cole

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 Artis

Otis Curtis Doris Arlene Morris

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Artis at #5036 in the United States.

What do Artis and James mean?

Artis means "bear man, noble bear" (Celtic (Artos) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Artis and James boy or girl names?

Artis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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