Alexandros vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexandros

Boy #3,241 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of the people"

Origin: Greek 'alexein' + 'aner'

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Byzantine European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,241
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Lexis, Alec

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexandros Rank #3,241
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3241 for Alexandros.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexandros ___

  • Alexandros Konstantinos
  • Alexandros Nikolaos
  • Alexandros James
  • Alexandros Philip
  • Alexandros Michael
  • Alexandros Theodore

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 Alexandros

Nikolaos Sophia Eleni Dimitrios Athena

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandros or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alexandros at #3241 in the United States.

What do Alexandros and James mean?

Alexandros means "defender of men, protector of the people" (Greek 'alexein' + 'aner' origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexandros and James boy or girl names?

Alexandros is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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