Acai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Acai

Girl #25,130 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fruit that cries (expels water)"

Origin: Tupi

Cultural Roots

Brazilian American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,130
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ace, Sai

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Acai Rank #25,130
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25130 for Acai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Acai ___

  • Acai Rose
  • Acai Mae
  • Acai Lynn
  • Acai Grace
  • Acai Blue

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 Acai

Zara Luna Nova Rio Kai

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Acai at #25130 in the United States.

What do Acai and James mean?

Acai means "fruit that cries (expels water)" (Tupi origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Acai and James boy or girl names?

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

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