Artyom vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artyom

Boy #4,712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Artemis"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Greek Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,712
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tyoma, Artem, Tem

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

Popularity Comparison

Artyom Rank #4,712
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4712 for Artyom.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artyom ___

  • Artyom Alexander
  • Artyom Ivan
  • Artyom Mikhail
  • Artyom Dmitri
  • Artyom Nikolai
  • Artyom Pavel

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 Artyom

Dmitri Natasha Ivan Anastasia Pavel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artyom or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Artyom at #4712 in the United States.

What do Artyom and James mean?

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

Are Artyom and James boy or girl names?

Artyom is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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