Annette vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annette

Girl #1,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,304
Total SSA Count
176
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nettie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Annette Rank #1,304
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1304 for Annette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annette ___

  • Annette Marie
  • Annette Louise
  • Annette Claire
  • Annette Renee
  • Annette Nicole
  • Annette Simone

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 Annette

Colette Suzette Henri Pierre Madeleine

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annette or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Annette at #1304 in the United States.

What do Annette and James mean?

Annette means "grace, favor" (Hebrew via French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Annette and James boy or girl names?

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

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