Alexandr vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexandr

Girl #890 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Czech Slovak Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#890
Total SSA Count
301
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Sasha, Lexie

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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

Alexandr Rank #890
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #890 for Alexandr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexandr ___

  • Alexandr Grace
  • Alexandr Marie
  • Alexandr Rose
  • Alexandr Sofia
  • Alexandr Elena
  • Alexandr Nika

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 Alexandr

Natasha Dmitri Katerina Nikolai Irina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandr or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alexandr at #890 in the United States.

What do Alexandr and James mean?

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

Are Alexandr and James boy or girl names?

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

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