Annie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annie

Girl #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,564
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ann, Nan

Playground Safety Score

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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

Annie Rank #192
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #192 for Annie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annie ___

  • Annie Rose
  • Annie Marie
  • Annie Grace
  • Annie Elizabeth
  • Annie Jane
  • Annie Louise

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 Annie

Lucy Maggie Clara Henry Jack

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Annie at #192 in the United States.

What do Annie and James mean?

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

Are Annie and James boy or girl names?

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

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