Andersen vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andersen

Boy #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,505
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anders, Andy, Ander

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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

Andersen Rank #4,505
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4505 for Andersen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andersen ___

  • Andersen James
  • Andersen William
  • Andersen Lee
  • Andersen Thomas
  • Andersen Cole
  • Andersen Blake

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 Andersen

Henderson Harrison Emerson Magnolia Ingrid

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andersen or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andersen at #4505 in the United States.

What do Andersen and James mean?

Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andersen and James boy or girl names?

Andersen is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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