Aleister vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleister

Boy #3,343 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,343
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Aly, Lex

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aleister Rank #3,343
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3343 for Aleister.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleister ___

  • Aleister James
  • Aleister Hugh
  • Aleister Duncan
  • Aleister Cole
  • Aleister Reid
  • Aleister Grey

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 Aleister

Dorian Sebastian Callum Isolde Imogen

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleister or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aleister at #3343 in the United States.

What do Aleister and James mean?

Aleister means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aleister and James boy or girl names?

Aleister is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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