Aegon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aegon

Boy #7,821 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fire and blood (fictional Valyrian)"

Origin: Fictional High Valyrian

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,821
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Egg, Gon

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Aegon →

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
Full profile for James →

Popularity Comparison

Aegon Rank #7,821
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7821 for Aegon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aegon ___

  • Aegon James
  • Aegon Cole
  • Aegon Lee
  • Aegon Drake
  • Aegon Stone
  • Aegon Rex

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 Aegon

Rhaena Visenya Daenerys Joffrey Cersei

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aegon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aegon at #7821 in the United States.

What do Aegon and James mean?

Aegon means "fire and blood (fictional Valyrian)" (Fictional High Valyrian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aegon and James boy or girl names?

Aegon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

James vs Aegon Aegon vs Doyle Aegon vs Channon Aegon vs Barnes Aegon vs Joseph
← Full profile: Aegon ← Full profile: James Browse all baby names