James vs Austin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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James Rank #5

Austin Rank #107

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

Is James or Austin more popular?

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

What do James and Austin mean?

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

Are James and Austin boy or girl names?

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