Algin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Algin Rank #30,905
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30905 for Algin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Algin ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Algin

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Algin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Algin at #30905 in the United States.

What do Algin and James mean?

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

Are Algin and James boy or girl names?

Algin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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