Hades vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hades

Boy #3,758 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the unseen"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,758
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hade

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Hades Rank #3,758
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3758 for Hades.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hades ___

  • Hades Alexander
  • Hades Phoenix
  • Hades Orion
  • Hades Caius
  • Hades Lucian
  • Hades Caspian

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 Hades

Zeus Apollo Artemis Persephone Athena

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hades or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hades at #3758 in the United States.

What do Hades and James mean?

Hades means "the unseen" (Ancient Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hades and James boy or girl names?

Hades is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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