Alexus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexus

Girl #5,982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, helper"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,982
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lexi, 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

Alexus Rank #5,982
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5982 for Alexus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexus ___

  • Alexus Marie
  • Alexus Nicole
  • Alexus Grace
  • Alexus Renee
  • Alexus Jade
  • Alexus Paige

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 Alexus

Marcus Brandon Brianna Jasmine Tyler

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alexus at #5982 in the United States.

What do Alexus and James mean?

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

Are Alexus and James boy or girl names?

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

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