Argus 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

Argus Rank #14,142
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14142 for Argus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Argus ___

  • Argus James
  • Argus Henry
  • Argus William
  • Argus Thomas
  • Argus Oliver

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 Argus

Perseus Cyrus Darius Iris Athena

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Argus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Argus at #14142 in the United States.

What do Argus and James mean?

Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Argus and James boy or girl names?

Argus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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