Atticus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Atti, Cus

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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

Atticus Rank #277
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #277 for Atticus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Atticus ___

  • Atticus James
  • Atticus Cole
  • Atticus Reed
  • Atticus Grant
  • Atticus Henry
  • Atticus Finch

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atticus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Atticus and James mean?

Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Atticus and James boy or girl names?

Atticus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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