Akin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Akin Rank #9,625
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9625 for Akin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akin ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Akin

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Akin at #9625 in the United States.

What do Akin and James mean?

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

Are Akin and James boy or girl names?

Akin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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