Aquila 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

Aquila Rank #21,389
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21389 for Aquila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aquila ___

  • Aquila James
  • Aquila Marcus
  • Aquila Leon
  • Aquila Sebastian
  • Aquila Dante

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 Aquila

Orion Phoenix Cassius Corvus Lyra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aquila or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aquila at #21389 in the United States.

What do Aquila and James mean?

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

Are Aquila and James boy or girl names?

Aquila is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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