Annabelle vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annabelle

Girl #349 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful beauty"

Origin: French compound (Anna + Belle)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#349
Total SSA Count
891
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anna, Annie, Belle

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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

Annabelle Rank #349
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #349 for Annabelle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annabelle ___

  • Annabelle Grace
  • Annabelle Rose
  • Annabelle Louise
  • Annabelle Claire
  • Annabelle Jane
  • Annabelle Marie

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 Annabelle

Charlotte Eleanor James William Rosalind

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annabelle or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Annabelle at #349 in the United States.

What do Annabelle and James mean?

Annabelle means "graceful beauty" (French compound (Anna + Belle) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Annabelle and James boy or girl names?

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

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