Arleigh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arleigh

Girl #5,019 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow where eagles dwell"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,019
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Arlee, Lee

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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

Arleigh Rank #5,019
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5019 for Arleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arleigh ___

  • Arleigh Mae
  • Arleigh Grace
  • Arleigh Ann
  • Arleigh Rose
  • Arleigh Jane
  • Arleigh Claire

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 Arleigh

Beau Hadley Beckett Wren Sawyer

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arleigh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arleigh at #5019 in the United States.

What do Arleigh and James mean?

Arleigh means "meadow where eagles dwell" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arleigh and James boy or girl names?

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

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