Felix vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fee

Playground Safety Score

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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

Felix Rank #177
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #177 for Felix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

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 Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and James mean?

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

Are Felix and James boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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