Albus 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

Albus Rank #18,366
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18366 for Albus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Albus ___

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 Albus

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Albus at #18366 in the United States.

What do Albus and James mean?

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

Are Albus and James boy or girl names?

Albus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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