Aleksandar 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

Aleksandar Rank #4,162
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4162 for Aleksandar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksandar ___

  • Aleksandar Nikola
  • Aleksandar Stefan
  • Aleksandar Lazar
  • Aleksandar Marko
  • Aleksandar Ivan
  • Aleksandar Petar

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 Aleksandar

Nikola Stefan Teodora Milica Marko

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksandar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aleksandar at #4162 in the United States.

What do Aleksandar and James mean?

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

Are Aleksandar and James boy or girl names?

Aleksandar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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