Andie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Andie Rank #847
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #847 for Andie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andie ___

  • Andie Rose
  • Andie Kate
  • Andie Grace
  • Andie Mae
  • Andie Lane
  • Andie 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 Andie

Charlie Jamie Alex Harper Riley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andie at #847 in the United States.

What do Andie and James mean?

Andie means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andie and James boy or girl names?

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

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