Alejandro 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

Alejandro Rank #185
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alejandro ___

  • Alejandro Jose
  • Alejandro Luis
  • Alejandro Carlos
  • Alejandro Miguel
  • Alejandro Rafael
  • Alejandro Antonio

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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Isabella Sofia Mateo Santiago Valentina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alejandro or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and James mean?

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

Are Alejandro and James boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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