James vs Odyssey

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
Odyssey Rank #5,405

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5405 for Odyssey.

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

Odyssey ___

  • Odyssey Rose
  • Odyssey Mae
  • Odyssey June
  • Odyssey Claire
  • Odyssey Pearl
  • Odyssey Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Odyssey

Atlas Journey Phoenix Lyric Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Odyssey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Odyssey at #5405 in the United States.

What do James and Odyssey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Odyssey means "long journey, epic voyage" (Greek origin).

Are James and Odyssey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Odyssey is primarily a girl name.

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