Arleth vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arleth

Girl #429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, resolute"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#429
Total SSA Count
715
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arle, Leth

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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

Arleth Rank #429
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #429 for Arleth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arleth ___

  • Arleth Sofia
  • Arleth Maria
  • Arleth Valentina
  • Arleth Isabel
  • Arleth Lucia
  • Arleth Fernanda

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 Arleth

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arleth or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arleth at #429 in the United States.

What do Arleth and James mean?

Arleth means "noble, resolute" (Germanic via Spanish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arleth and James boy or girl names?

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

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