Arlee 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

Arlee Rank #3,819
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3819 for Arlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlee ___

  • Arlee Grace
  • Arlee Mae
  • Arlee Jane
  • Arlee Louise
  • Arlee Kate
  • Arlee Belle

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 Arlee

Harley Marley Brinley Paisley Finley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arlee at #3819 in the United States.

What do Arlee and James mean?

Arlee means "hare meadow" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlee and James boy or girl names?

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

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