Arlet vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlet

Girl #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, noble strength"

Origin: Germanic arn + lette (diminutive)

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#719
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Lettie

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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

Arlet Rank #719
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #719 for Arlet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlet ___

  • Arlet Sofia
  • Arlet Marie
  • Arlet Valentina
  • Arlet Isabella
  • Arlet Camille
  • Arlet Noemi

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 Arlet

Scarlett Violet Emmett Julian Celeste

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlet or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arlet at #719 in the United States.

What do Arlet and James mean?

Arlet means "eagle power, noble strength" (Germanic arn + lette (diminutive) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlet and James boy or girl names?

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

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