Aires vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aires

Boy #4,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ram (zodiac)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,569
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Air, Rey

Playground Safety Score

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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

Aires Rank #4,569
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4569 for Aires.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aires ___

  • Aires Mateo
  • Aires Lucas
  • Aires Rafael
  • Aires Sebastian
  • Aires Diego
  • Aires Paulo

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 Aires

Aries Cruz Enzo Luca Noa

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aires or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aires at #4569 in the United States.

What do Aires and James mean?

Aires means "ram (zodiac)" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aires and James boy or girl names?

Aires is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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