Ioannis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ioannis

Boy #3,376 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious; Yahweh shows favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Greek Orthodox Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,376
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yannis, Giannis, Gio

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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

Ioannis Rank #3,376
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3376 for Ioannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ioannis ___

  • Ioannis Nikolaos
  • Ioannis Dimitrios
  • Ioannis Alexandros
  • Ioannis Konstantinos
  • Ioannis Petros

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 Ioannis

Nikos Eleni Sophia Kostas Maria

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ioannis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ioannis at #3376 in the United States.

What do Ioannis and James mean?

Ioannis means "God is gracious; Yahweh shows favor" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ioannis and James boy or girl names?

Ioannis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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