Alejandra 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

Alejandra Rank #576
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #576 for Alejandra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alejandra ___

  • Alejandra Maria
  • Alejandra Isabel
  • Alejandra Sofia
  • Alejandra Victoria
  • Alejandra Valentina
  • Alejandra Lucia

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 Alejandra

Valentina Isabella Sebastian Mateo Catalina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alejandra or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alejandra at #576 in the United States.

What do Alejandra and James mean?

Alejandra means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alejandra and James boy or girl names?

Alejandra is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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