Atlus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Atlus Rank #3,856
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3856 for Atlus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Atlus ___

  • Atlus James
  • Atlus Lee
  • Atlus Cole
  • Atlus River
  • Atlus Stone
  • Atlus Reed

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 Atlus

Orion Titan Phoebe Nova Zephyr

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Atlus at #3856 in the United States.

What do Atlus and James mean?

Atlus means "to carry, to endure" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Atlus and James boy or girl names?

Atlus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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