Alesso 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

Alesso Rank #6,065
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6065 for Alesso.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alesso ___

  • Alesso James
  • Alesso Marco
  • Alesso Luca
  • Alesso Giovanni
  • Alesso Carlo
  • Alesso Dante

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 Alesso

Aria Giulia Marco Matteo Sofia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alesso or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alesso at #6065 in the United States.

What do Alesso and James mean?

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

Are Alesso and James boy or girl names?

Alesso is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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