Aleksandr 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

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksandr Rank #2,482
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2482 for Aleksandr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksandr ___

  • Aleksandr Nikolai
  • Aleksandr Dmitri
  • Aleksandr Ivan
  • Aleksandr Mikhail
  • Aleksandr Sergei

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 Aleksandr

Natasha Dmitri Ekaterina Ivan Sofia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksandr or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aleksandr at #2482 in the United States.

What do Aleksandr and James mean?

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

Are Aleksandr and James boy or girl names?

Aleksandr is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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