Arlington 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

Arlington Rank #4,649
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4649 for Arlington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlington ___

  • Arlington James
  • Arlington Scott
  • Arlington Cole
  • Arlington Hayes
  • Arlington Reid
  • Arlington Grant

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 Arlington

Hamilton Lincoln Wellington Hadley Remington

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arlington at #4649 in the United States.

What do Arlington and James mean?

Arlington means "Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlington and James boy or girl names?

Arlington is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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