Alessio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alessio

Boy #948 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, helper of mankind"

Origin: Greek (alexein)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Southern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#948
Total SSA Count
241
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Leo, Ale

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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

Alessio Rank #948
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #948 for Alessio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alessio ___

  • Alessio Marco
  • Alessio Luca
  • Alessio Romano
  • Alessio Giovanni
  • Alessio Matteo
  • Alessio Enzo

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 Alessio

Giulia Matteo Sofia Leonardo Isabella

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alessio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alessio at #948 in the United States.

What do Alessio and James mean?

Alessio means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek (alexein) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alessio and James boy or girl names?

Alessio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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