Avigdor vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avigdor

Boy #5,216 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of the flock, guardian of the people"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,216
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Dori, Vigdor

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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

Avigdor Rank #5,216
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5216 for Avigdor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avigdor ___

  • Avigdor Moshe
  • Avigdor David
  • Avigdor Yosef
  • Avigdor Shlomo
  • Avigdor Chaim
  • Avigdor Noam

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 Avigdor

Devorah Yosef Rivka Shimon Rachel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avigdor or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Avigdor at #5216 in the United States.

What do Avigdor and James mean?

Avigdor means "father of the flock, guardian of the people" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avigdor and James boy or girl names?

Avigdor is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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