Alli vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alli

Girl #4,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,939
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
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

Alli Rank #4,939
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4939 for Alli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alli ___

  • Alli Rose
  • Alli Grace
  • Alli Mae
  • Alli Beth
  • Alli 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 Alli

Emma Lily Sophie Jack Finn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alli or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alli at #4939 in the United States.

What do Alli and James mean?

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

Are Alli and James boy or girl names?

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

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