Alexis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, 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

Alexis Rank #485
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #485 for Alexis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexis ___

  • Alexis James
  • Alexis Marcus
  • Alexis William
  • Alexis Demetrius
  • Alexis Constantine
  • Alexis Rafael

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and James mean?

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

Are Alexis and James boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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