Alexi vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexi

Boy #4,826 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,826
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex, Al

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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

Alexi Rank #4,826
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4826 for Alexi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexi ___

  • Alexi James
  • Alexi Reed
  • Alexi Cole
  • Alexi Stone
  • Alexi Cruz
  • Alexi Dane

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexi or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alexi at #4826 in the United States.

What do Alexi and James mean?

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

Are Alexi and James boy or girl names?

Alexi is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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