Ioanis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ioanis Rank #37,469
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37469 for Ioanis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ioanis ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ioanis

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ioanis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ioanis at #37469 in the United States.

What do Ioanis and James mean?

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

Are Ioanis and James boy or girl names?

Ioanis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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