Alias vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alias

Boy #1,893 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"otherwise known as, alternate name"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,893
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ali, Ace

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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

Alias Rank #1,893
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1893 for Alias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alias ___

  • Alias James
  • Alias Cole
  • Alias Reid
  • Alias Grant
  • Alias Blake
  • Alias Lee

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alias

Atlas Orion Nova Phoenix Zara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alias or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alias at #1893 in the United States.

What do Alias and James mean?

Alias means "otherwise known as, alternate name" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alias and James boy or girl names?

Alias is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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