James vs Kidus

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

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Kidus

Boy #4,061 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy, sacred"

Origin: Ge'ez (Classical Ethiopic)

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean East African Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,061
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kid

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kidus Rank #4,061

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4061 for Kidus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Kidus ___

  • Kidus Solomon
  • Kidus Michael
  • Kidus Yohannes
  • Kidus Dawit
  • Kidus Bereket
  • Kidus Haile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kidus

Bereket Selam Miriam Dawit Hanna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kidus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kidus at #4061 in the United States.

What do James and Kidus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kidus means "holy, sacred" (Ge'ez (Classical Ethiopic) origin).

Are James and Kidus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kidus is primarily a boy name.

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