Felis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felis

Boy #38,059 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate, blessed"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,059
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Felis Rank #38,059
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38059 for Felis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felis ___

  • Felis Dante
  • Felis Marcus
  • Felis Antonio
  • Felis Rodrigo
  • Felis Julio
  • Felis Sebastian

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 Felis

Felix Maximus Julius Lucian Aurelius

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Felis at #38059 in the United States.

What do Felis and James mean?

Felis means "happy, fortunate, blessed" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Felis and James boy or girl names?

Felis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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