Arleen vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arleen

Girl #4,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath (possible Celtic origin)"

Origin: Celtic 'Arlen'

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,811
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arli, Arlee, Leen

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Arleen Rank #4,811
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4811 for Arleen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arleen ___

  • Arleen Marie
  • Arleen Grace
  • Arleen Louise
  • Arleen Ann
  • Arleen Kay
  • Arleen May

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 Arleen

Shirley Marlene Lorraine Gerald Donald

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arleen or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arleen at #4811 in the United States.

What do Arleen and James mean?

Arleen means "pledge, oath (possible Celtic origin)" (Celtic 'Arlen' origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arleen and James boy or girl names?

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

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