Albertus 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

Albertus Rank #26,230
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #26230 for Albertus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Albertus ___

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 Albertus

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albertus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Albertus at #26230 in the United States.

What do Albertus and James mean?

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

Are Albertus and James boy or girl names?

Albertus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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