Abril vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abril

Girl #1,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"opening, to open"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abri

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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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Popularity Comparison

Abril Rank #1,163
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1163 for Abril.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abril ___

  • Abril Sol
  • Abril Luna
  • Abril Rose
  • Abril Elena
  • Abril Valentina
  • Abril Sofia

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abril

Maya Isla Diego Mateo Luna

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abril or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abril at #1163 in the United States.

What do Abril and James mean?

Abril means "opening, to open" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abril and James boy or girl names?

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

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