Aloysius vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aloysius

Boy #4,779 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Catholic Irish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,779
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Aloys, Lou

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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

Aloysius Rank #4,779
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4779 for Aloysius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aloysius ___

  • Aloysius Francis
  • Aloysius James
  • Aloysius Joseph
  • Aloysius Michael
  • Aloysius Patrick
  • Aloysius Thomas

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 Aloysius

Ignatius Cornelius Beatrice Cecilia Edmund

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aloysius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aloysius at #4779 in the United States.

What do Aloysius and James mean?

Aloysius means "famous warrior" (Germanic via Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aloysius and James boy or girl names?

Aloysius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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