Iker vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iker

Boy #385 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"visitation, divine gift"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#385
Total SSA Count
841
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ike

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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

Iker Rank #385
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #385 for Iker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iker ___

  • Iker Alejandro
  • Iker Javier
  • Iker Fernando
  • Iker Ignacio
  • Iker Lucas
  • Iker Rafael

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 Iker

Aitor Unai Amaia Ander Aritz

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iker or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Iker at #385 in the United States.

What do Iker and James mean?

Iker means "visitation, divine gift" (Basque origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Iker and James boy or girl names?

Iker is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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