Alice vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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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

Alice Rank #62
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #62 for Alice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice Claire

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 Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alice at #62 in the United States.

What do Alice and James mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alice and James boy or girl names?

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

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