Ansley vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansley

Girl #1,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing near a hermitage"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,317
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ans, Lee

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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

Ansley Rank #1,317
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1317 for Ansley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ansley ___

  • Ansley Grace
  • Ansley Mae
  • Ansley Rose
  • Ansley Claire
  • Ansley Kate
  • Ansley Jane

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 Ansley

Hadley Kinsley Brayden Emerson Presley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ansley at #1317 in the United States.

What do Ansley and James mean?

Ansley means "woodland clearing near a hermitage" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ansley and James boy or girl names?

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

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