Fela vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fela

Boy #32,485 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Warrior; one who experiences honor and wealth"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba West African Nigerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,485
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fel

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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

Fela Rank #32,485
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32485 for Fela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fela ___

  • Fela James
  • Fela Emmanuel
  • Fela Kofi
  • Fela David
  • Fela Michael

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 Fela

Kofi Amara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fela or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fela at #32485 in the United States.

What do Fela and James mean?

Fela means "Warrior; one who experiences honor and wealth" (Yoruba origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fela and James boy or girl names?

Fela is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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