Alban vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alban

Boy #6,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Alba (the white city)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Albanian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,993
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al

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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

Alban Rank #6,993
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6993 for Alban.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alban ___

  • Alban James
  • Alban Edward
  • Alban Michael
  • Alban Thomas
  • Alban John

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 Alban

Hugh Celia Edmund Matilda

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alban or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alban at #6993 in the United States.

What do Alban and James mean?

Alban means "from Alba (the white city)" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alban and James boy or girl names?

Alban is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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