Ainsworth vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ainsworth

Boy #30,906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the homestead of Aegen; Old English place-name surname"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,906
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ains, Worth, Ainsy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ainsworth Rank #30,906
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30906 for Ainsworth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ainsworth ___

  • Ainsworth Edward
  • Ainsworth James
  • Ainsworth William

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ainsworth

Ellsworth Ashworth Wentworth

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ainsworth or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ainsworth at #30906 in the United States.

What do Ainsworth and James mean?

Ainsworth means "From the homestead of Aegen; Old English place-name surname" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ainsworth and James boy or girl names?

Ainsworth is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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