Attikus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Attikus

Boy #6,331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"man of Attica, from Athens"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,331
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Atty, Att, Kus

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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

Attikus Rank #6,331
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6331 for Attikus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Attikus ___

  • Attikus James
  • Attikus Lee
  • Attikus Michael
  • Attikus Thomas
  • Attikus William
  • Attikus Reed

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Attikus

Scout Harper Jem Finch Bram

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Attikus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Attikus at #6331 in the United States.

What do Attikus and James mean?

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

Are Attikus and James boy or girl names?

Attikus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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