James vs Raddix

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

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Raddix

Boy #8,957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Root or foundation; also associated with radical and unconventional energy"

Origin: Modern American

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,957
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rad, Raddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Raddix Rank #8,957

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8957 for Raddix.

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

Raddix ___

  • Raddix James
  • Raddix Cole
  • Raddix Lee
  • Raddix Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raddix

Journey Fox Bear Rebel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raddix more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raddix at #8957 in the United States.

What do James and Raddix mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Raddix means "Root or foundation; also associated with radical and unconventional energy" (Modern American origin).

Are James and Raddix boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Raddix is primarily a boy name.

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