Alix vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alix

Girl #4,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

French English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,603
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alix Rank #4,603
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4603 for Alix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alix ___

  • Alix Rose
  • Alix Marie
  • Alix Grace
  • Alix Jane
  • Alix Claire
  • Alix Louise

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 Alix

Felix Leo Milo Hugo Zoe

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alix or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alix at #4603 in the United States.

What do Alix and James mean?

Alix means "defender of the people" (Greek via French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alix and James boy or girl names?

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

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