James vs Meliodas

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

James Rank #5
Meliodas Rank #5,749

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5749 for Meliodas.

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

Meliodas ___

  • Meliodas James
  • Meliodas Cole
  • Meliodas Ray
  • Meliodas Finn
  • Meliodas Grey
  • Meliodas Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Meliodas

Arthur Tristan Elaine Isolde Percival

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Meliodas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Meliodas at #5749 in the United States.

What do James and Meliodas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Meliodas means "chief lord, noble leader" (Celtic origin).

Are James and Meliodas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Meliodas is primarily a boy name.

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