James vs Oden

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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Oden

Boy #2,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the frenzied one, the inspired"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,225
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Oden Rank #2,225

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2225 for Oden.

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

Oden ___

  • Oden Thor
  • Oden Erik
  • Oden Bjorn
  • Oden Rune
  • Oden Leif
  • Oden Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Oden

Thor Freya Astrid Sigrid Baldur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Oden more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Oden at #2225 in the United States.

What do James and Oden mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Oden means "the frenzied one, the inspired" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are James and Oden boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Oden is primarily a boy name.

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