Aramis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aramis

Boy #2,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"literary name of uncertain origin"

Origin: French literary

Cultural Roots

French Latin American Literary American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,904
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ara, Aram

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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

Aramis Rank #2,904
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2904 for Aramis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aramis ___

  • Aramis Louis
  • Aramis Sebastian
  • Aramis Alexandre
  • Aramis James
  • Aramis Victor

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 Aramis

Athos Porthos D'Artagnan Valeria Isabeau

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aramis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aramis at #2904 in the United States.

What do Aramis and James mean?

Aramis means "literary name of uncertain origin" (French literary origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aramis and James boy or girl names?

Aramis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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