James vs Odysseus

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
Odysseus Rank #3,134

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3134 for Odysseus.

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

Odysseus ___

  • Odysseus James
  • Odysseus Rex
  • Odysseus Cole
  • Odysseus Maximus
  • Odysseus Soren
  • Odysseus Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Odysseus

Achilles Perseus Penelope Cassandra Ajax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Odysseus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Odysseus at #3134 in the United States.

What do James and Odysseus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Odysseus means "wrathful, to cause pain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are James and Odysseus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Odysseus is primarily a boy name.

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