Alioth vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alioth

Boy #18,817 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,817
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Al

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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

Alioth Rank #18,817
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18817 for Alioth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alioth ___

  • Alioth James
  • Alioth Cole
  • Alioth River
  • Alioth Grey
  • Alioth Finn
  • Alioth Sage

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alioth

Rigel Atlas Orion Lyra Vega

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alioth or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alioth at #18817 in the United States.

What do Alioth and James mean?

Alioth means "fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alioth and James boy or girl names?

Alioth is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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