James vs Nikodem

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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Nikodem

Boy #5,452 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,452
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Niko, Nik, Demi

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nikodem Rank #5,452

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5452 for Nikodem.

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

Nikodem ___

  • Nikodem Jan
  • Nikodem Piotr
  • Nikodem Marek
  • Nikodem Aleksander
  • Nikodem Tomasz
  • Nikodem Jakub

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nikodem

Zofia Agnieszka Kacper Wojciech Marta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nikodem more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nikodem at #5452 in the United States.

What do James and Nikodem mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nikodem means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are James and Nikodem boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nikodem is primarily a boy name.

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