Alessi vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alessi

Girl #1,986 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,986
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Less

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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

Alessi Rank #1,986
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1986 for Alessi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alessi ___

  • Alessi Rose
  • Alessi Marie
  • Alessi Grace
  • Alessi Claire
  • Alessi Jade
  • Alessi Sofia

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 Alessi

Valentina Marco Matteo Gianna Lucia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alessi or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alessi at #1986 in the United States.

What do Alessi and James mean?

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

Are Alessi and James boy or girl names?

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

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