James vs Shaddai

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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Shaddai

Girl #3,923 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God Almighty, the All-Sufficient One"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Messianic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,923
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shadi, Dai

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shaddai Rank #3,923

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3923 for Shaddai.

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

Shaddai ___

  • Shaddai Grace
  • Shaddai Faith
  • Shaddai Joy
  • Shaddai Hope
  • Shaddai Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shaddai

Eliana Zion Canaan Eden Shiloh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shaddai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shaddai at #3923 in the United States.

What do James and Shaddai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shaddai means "God Almighty, the All-Sufficient One" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Shaddai boy or girl names?

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

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