Alexios vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexios

Boy #4,109 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Byzantine Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,109
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Alexio, Lex

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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

Alexios Rank #4,109
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4109 for Alexios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexios ___

  • Alexios Konstantinos
  • Alexios Nikolaos
  • Alexios Dimitrios
  • Alexios Petros
  • Alexios Ioannis
  • Alexios Michael

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 Alexios

Nikolaos Konstantinos Theodoros Eirene Zoe

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexios or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alexios at #4109 in the United States.

What do Alexios and James mean?

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

Are Alexios and James boy or girl names?

Alexios is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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