Angelina 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

Angelina Rank #313
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #313 for Angelina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angelina ___

  • Angelina Angelina Rose
  • Angelina Angelina Marie
  • Angelina Angelina Grace
  • Angelina Angelina Hope
  • Angelina Angelina Sofia
  • Angelina Angelina 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 Angelina

Valentina Serafina Catalina Sofia Leonardo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angelina or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Angelina at #313 in the United States.

What do Angelina and James mean?

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

Are Angelina and James boy or girl names?

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

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