Alexandra vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexandra

Girl #221 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Russian Spanish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,387
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Lexi, Alexa

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alexandra Rank #221
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #221 for Alexandra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexandra ___

  • Alexandra Rose
  • Alexandra Grace
  • Alexandra Jane
  • Alexandra Marie
  • Alexandra Kate
  • Alexandra Claire

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 Alexandra

Nicholas Sebastian Isabella Anastasia Victoria

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandra or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alexandra at #221 in the United States.

What do Alexandra and James mean?

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

Are Alexandra and James boy or girl names?

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

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