Alexia vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexia

Girl #883 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, helper of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian French American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#883
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lexi, Alex, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alexia Rank #883
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #883 for Alexia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexia ___

  • Alexia Grace
  • Alexia Marie
  • Alexia Rose
  • Alexia Nicole
  • Alexia Lynn
  • Alexia Sofia

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 Alexia

Marco Isabella Sebastian Valentina Adrian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alexia at #883 in the United States.

What do Alexia and James mean?

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

Are Alexia and James boy or girl names?

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

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