Alexio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexio

Boy #6,531 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"helper, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,531
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex

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

Alexio Rank #6,531
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6531 for Alexio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexio ___

  • Alexio James
  • Alexio Miguel
  • Alexio Gabriel
  • Alexio Dante
  • Alexio Marco
  • Alexio Luca

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 Alexio

Sophia Isabella Lucia Marco Matteo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alexio at #6531 in the United States.

What do Alexio and James mean?

Alexio means "helper, protector" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexio and James boy or girl names?

Alexio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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