Angeles vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angeles

Girl #3,389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angels, divine messengers"

Origin: Spanish from Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Filipino Californian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,389
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Angie, Ange, Geli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Angeles Rank #3,389
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3389 for Angeles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angeles ___

  • Angeles Maria
  • Angeles Sofia
  • Angeles Rosa
  • Angeles Luz
  • Angeles Isabel

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 Angeles

Sofia Isabella Miguel Rafael Valentina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angeles or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Angeles at #3389 in the United States.

What do Angeles and James mean?

Angeles means "angels, divine messengers" (Spanish from Latin/Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Angeles and James boy or girl names?

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

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