Andrews 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
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Popularity Comparison

Andrews Rank #6,056
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6056 for Andrews.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrews ___

  • Andrews James
  • Andrews William
  • Andrews Lee
  • Andrews Scott
  • Andrews Blake
  • Andrews Cole

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 Andrews

Harrison Matthews Collins Parker Brooks

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrews or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andrews at #6056 in the United States.

What do Andrews and James mean?

Andrews means "son of Andrew" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andrews and James boy or girl names?

Andrews is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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