James vs Odis

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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Odis

Boy #6,409 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, prosperity, riches"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,409
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Od

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Odis Rank #6,409

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6409 for Odis.

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

Odis ___

  • Odis James
  • Odis Lee
  • Odis Ray
  • Odis Eugene
  • Odis Wayne
  • Odis Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Odis

Otis Amos Rufus Mabel Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Odis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Odis at #6409 in the United States.

What do James and Odis mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Odis means "wealth, prosperity, riches" (Old English/Germanic origin).

Are James and Odis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Odis is primarily a boy name.

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