James vs Riku

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

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Riku

Boy #4,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, power"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,341
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Riku Rank #4,341

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4341 for Riku.

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

Riku ___

  • Riku James
  • Riku Cole
  • Riku Alexander
  • Riku Thomas
  • Riku Kai
  • Riku Jun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Riku

Kai Hana Sora Yuki Nao

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Riku more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Riku at #4341 in the United States.

What do James and Riku mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Riku means "strength, power" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Riku boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Riku is primarily a boy name.

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