Austin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austin

Boy #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Austin Rank #107

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #107 for Austin.

Is Austin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Austin and James mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Austin and James boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.