Alekai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alekai

Boy #6,590 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Pacific Islander Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,590
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Ale, Alek

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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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Popularity Comparison

Alekai Rank #6,590
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6590 for Alekai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alekai ___

  • Alekai James
  • Alekai Cole
  • Alekai Reef
  • Alekai Blue
  • Alekai Ocean
  • Alekai Finn

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 Alekai

Kai Leilani Keone Kaimana Nalu

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alekai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alekai at #6590 in the United States.

What do Alekai and James mean?

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

Are Alekai and James boy or girl names?

Alekai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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