Athanasios vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athanasios

Boy #4,541 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, deathless"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern Orthodox Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,541
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Thanos, Nasios, Athan

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Athanasios Rank #4,541
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4541 for Athanasios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Athanasios ___

  • Athanasios Konstantinos
  • Athanasios Georgios
  • Athanasios Nikolaos
  • Athanasios Ioannis
  • Athanasios Alexios

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 Athanasios

Konstantina Despina Nikolaos Georgios Eleni

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athanasios or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Athanasios at #4541 in the United States.

What do Athanasios and James mean?

Athanasios means "immortal, deathless" (Ancient Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Athanasios and James boy or girl names?

Athanasios is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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