Aerys vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aerys

Girl #25,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Fantasy Modern American Greek-inspired

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,303
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aery, Aeri

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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

Aerys Rank #25,303
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25303 for Aerys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aerys ___

  • Aerys Rose
  • Aerys Mae
  • Aerys Lynn
  • Aerys Jane
  • Aerys Claire
  • Aerys Faith

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aerys

Daenerys Lyanna Rhaella Orion Caspian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aerys or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aerys at #25303 in the United States.

What do Aerys and James mean?

Aerys means "noble, honorable" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aerys and James boy or girl names?

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

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