Alagie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alagie

Boy #24,264 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the pilgrim, one who has completed the Hajj"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Gambian Senegalese West African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,264
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Alage

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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

Alagie Rank #24,264
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24264 for Alagie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alagie ___

  • Alagie Ousman
  • Alagie Lamine
  • Alagie Saikou
  • Alagie Bakary
  • Alagie Momodou

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 Alagie

Fatou Mariama Ousman Lamin Adama

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alagie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alagie at #24264 in the United States.

What do Alagie and James mean?

Alagie means "the pilgrim, one who has completed the Hajj" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alagie and James boy or girl names?

Alagie is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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